Meta 'hid the truth' over child safety, court hears, as social media trial begins
A landmark trial against Meta has begun, accusing the company of prioritizing profits over child safety on Facebook and Instagram.
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A trial against Meta has begun in the US, focusing on the impact of Facebook and Instagram on children's mental health. The trial follows allegations that Meta has targeted children for addiction to its platforms, with states accusing the company of hiding the truth about the risks. Coverage from Fox Business includes a quote from Meta's internal documents: 'The young ones are the best ones'.
The Guardian and Al Jazeera both mention the $200bn case. The trial is the first of its kind, with NPR noting that the case could set a precedent for future legal action against social media companies. The trial's outcome could determine how social media companies are held accountable for their impact on children's mental health.
The trial is expected to last several weeks, with both sides presenting evidence and expert testimony. The outcome of the trial is uncertain, as is the potential impact on Meta's business and the broader social media industry.
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Who reported it (7)
- Live updates: States, Meta meet in court over kids, addiction; Florida, Alaska primaries The Hill · 1h ago
- Meta spars with states in opening arguments of child safety trial Axios · 1h ago
- 'The young ones are the best ones': Meta on trial for alleged effort to hook kids Yahoo · 1h ago
- Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US Al Jazeera · 4h ago
- Social media on trial as $200bn case against Facebook and Instagram begins The Guardian · 4h ago
- States accuse Meta of targeting children for Facebook, Instagram addiction: 'The young ones are the best ones' Fox Business · 4h ago
- 'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court npr.org · 4h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the trial against Meta about?
The trial accuses Meta of prioritizing profits over child safety on Facebook and Instagram, targeting children for addiction to its platforms.
What are the potential outcomes of the trial?
The trial's outcome could set a precedent for future legal action against social media companies and determine how they are held accountable for their impact on children's mental health.
How long is the trial expected to last?
The trial is expected to last several weeks, with both sides presenting evidence and expert testimony.
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