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29 States Sue Meta Over Youth Mental Health | Dayton News
Twenty-nine states, led by California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, are suing Meta in federal court, accusing Facebook and Instagram of being deliberately addictive for teens—fueling a mental health crisis through endless scrolling, data harvesting, and hidden harm. Meta denies the claims, calling them unsubstantiated and arguing the states are targeting industry-wide challenges rather than proving actual damage. While early reports misstated penalties as $1.4 trillion, California clarified that amount isn’t sought—the judge will determine any fines. The six-week trial will feature CEO…
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