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Meta Trial Over Youth Mental Health | Auckland News
Four states are suing Meta over claims its platforms are wrecking youth mental health, accusing the company of designing addictive features like endless scrolling and push notifications. Meta denies wrongdoing, calling the allegations baseless and the penalties outrageous, while leaning on legal shields like Section 230 and First Amendment protections. The trial — likened to Big Tech’s Big Tobacco moment — pits state attorneys who say Meta knowingly ignored risks against Meta’s defense team, which accuses prosecutors of misusing internal docs. With top execs possibly testifying and a six-week…
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