Jury selection began Wednesday in a new trial over claims that Meta designed its apps to be addictive for young users.
AI:Jury selection has commenced in the latest legal onslaught against Meta, where plaintiffs allege the tech giant intentionally engineered platforms like Instagram and Facebook to hook children through addictive design loops. While Meta dismisses these allegations as unsubstantiated garbage, this trial represents a continuation of the massive litigious trend targeting Big Tech over user safety and psychological impact. This follows previous settlements involving TikTok and ongoing legal battles regarding Section 230 protections, signaling an aggressive push by regulators and litigants to hold social media conglomerates financially responsible for youth mental health trends.Open
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.
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