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'Harvest their data and hide the truth from the public': Four states seek billions from Meta over child safety practices
Meta is once again on trial over dangers its platforms may pose to children. It is once again arguing that it works tirelessly to keep them safe.
TL;DR
- Four states are suing Meta in a federal trial, seeking billions in damages and platform changes over child safety and privacy concerns.
- The lawsuit accuses Meta of designing features to addict children, harvest their data, and hide harms, violating federal law regarding children under 13.
- States argue Meta exploited knowledge of child development and child psychology to create addictive platforms.
- Meta's defense focuses on its ongoing work to improve platform safety and share information publicly.
- The trial is expected to last six weeks and may involve testimony from Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
- Child safety advocates and parents gathered outside the courthouse, sharing stories of children harmed by social media.