Dozens of states sue Meta over addictive features harming kids

Harmful to kids: The lawsuit alleges that “Meta deceptively represented that the features were not manipulative; that its Social Media Platforms were not designed to promote young users’ prolonged and unhealthy engagement with social media; and that Meta had designed and maintained its Social Media Platforms to ensure safe experiences for young users. These representations, both express and implied, were false and misleading.” The lawsuit is the largest state-led challenge alleging a social media company violated the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and consumer protection laws, and follows a...