Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation

Meta is heading to court in California for a landmark trial involving 29 states. State attorneys general allege that the company intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children. This litigation represents the biggest test yet for youth social media laws, with Meta potentially facing a financial blow of $1.4 trillion. The proceedings will focus on whether the platforms were engineered to hook young users, marking a significant legal challenge for the tech giant.