State Of WI Sues Meta, Alleging Youth Mental Health Concerns

A federal lawsuit filed in California against the tech giant claims that the company deliberately created and deployed harmful features on Instagram, Facebook, and its other social media platforms that purposefully addicted children and teens. The suit claims Meta collects data on children under 13 without telling parents or getting their consent — a violation of federal law. “Meta has harnessed powerful and unprecedented technologies to entice, engage, and ultimately ensnare youth and teens. Its motive is profit, and in seeking to maximize its financial gains, Meta has repeatedly misled...