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Meta’s Trial Over Kids’ Mental Health | Oakland News
Meta’s facing a major federal trial over allegations it’s harming young users’ mental health by collecting data from kids under 13 without parental consent — a violation of federal law. The Oakland trial, spanning six to eight weeks, involves four states and is part of a growing wave of lawsuits. Just last week, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million and mandated changes like less addictive features and better age verification. Meta fiercely denies the claims, citing its youth safety efforts and appealing the New Mexico ruling. Jury selection has begun, and the outcome could…
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