States allege Meta hooked kids on social media, misled public on risks in high-profile trial

A landmark trial is underway against Meta, with a coalition of 29 states, including California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, filing lawsuits. Parents and state officials accuse the tech giant of designing its social media platforms to be addictive and harmful to children. The legal action alleges that Meta intentionally hooked young users on its sites while misleading the general public regarding the associated risks. The high-profile proceedings are currently taking place in California courts.