Four US states seek $1.4 trillion in fines from Meta over addictive platforms

France 24 · first seen 12.08.2026

California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are suing Meta for $1.4 trillion, alleging the company intentionally designed Instagram and Facebook to be addictive for minors.

Four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in fines from Meta.
California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey filed accusations that Meta intentionally made Instagram and Facebook addictive for minors.

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France 24 — Meta group is accused of intentionally designing addictive platforms

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