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Meta Faces Historic Youth Mental Health Lawsuit | Annapolis News

Twenty-nine states have launched a historic legal battle against Meta, accusing the company of intentionally designing Instagram and Facebook to addict young users and fuel a mental health crisis — while also illegally harvesting data from kids under thirteen. With potential penalties soaring into the hundreds or even trillions, this case could cripple Meta financially. Legal experts argue that Meta’s usual shield — Section 230 — won’t save it this time, as the focus shifts to product design itself being the core problem. The case may push lawmakers toward federal legislation to create…

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