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Landmark Trial Begins in US States' Lawsuit Against Meta Over Child Safety

Al Jazeera · CNBC · Deutsche Welle · 7 sources

A landmark trial has begun involving more than half of US states suing Meta over allegations of deliberately designing addictive features for children under 13, with attorneys general claiming potential damages could reach $200bn and asking for compulsory product design changes.

  • Meta is defending itself in a landmark trial over child addiction claims.
  • The lawsuit accuses Meta of targeting children under 13 with addictive design features.
  • A landmark trial begins involving more than half of US states suing Meta
  • Attorneys general claim potential damages could reach $200bn
  • Lawmakers are asking for compulsory product design changes to improve safety

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