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A coalition of 29 US states is seeking approximately US$200 billion in penalties from Meta, alleging the tech giant deliberately designed addictive products targeting children while misleading the public about safety risks—drawing comparisons to historic tobacco litigation.
Meta faces a consequential federal trial in Oakland starting August 12, where California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey allege the tech giant deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive to minors through design features.
YouTube has appealed a landmark verdict holding it liable for a young woman's social media addiction and mental health deterioration. The case could reshape how tech platforms face accountability across thousands of similar lawsuits.