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A coalition of state attorneys general began trial against Meta, claiming the company deliberately engineered Facebook and Instagram to addict minors and harm their mental health. The case could reshape how social media operates.
State attorneys general began trial against Meta, arguing the company intentionally engineered Facebook and Instagram to exploit psychological vulnerabilities and addict minors. The case treats design choices as deliberate harm rather than unintended side effects.
If the state proves Meta deliberately optimized for addiction rather than user welfare, it reframes how we think about social media design. It moves the question from "Is this platform addictive?" to "Did the company choose addiction as a feature?" That distinction matters legally and morally. The case could force platforms to prioritize user control over engagement metrics.
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