Meta Lawsuit- Alleged Addiction to kids
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Meta Lawsuit- Alleged Addiction to kids
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More than 40 US states and the District of Columbia are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the company has harmed children and teens by...
show more- Addiction: The lawsuits allege that Meta has designed its platforms to be addictive, especially for young users. They point to features such as the infinite scroll, which keeps users scrolling through their feeds for hours on end, and the like button, which provides a social reward for posting and interacting with content.
- Harm to children: The lawsuits allege that Meta's platforms can harm children in a number of ways, including by increasing their risk of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. They also allege that Meta's platforms can expose children to harmful content, such as cyberbullying and pornography.
- Data collection: The lawsuits allege that Meta violates federal law by collecting data on children under 13 without their parents' consent. Meta does this by tracking users' online activity and using cookies and other technologies to collect information about their interests and demographics.
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