Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
James Uthmeier discusses what he hopes will come after this lawsuit and what might be next on his agenda after promising to "go after anybody that's going to hurt our kids."
“TikTok’s success hinges on its ability to addict children and teenagers to the platform,” Uthmeier said. “TikTok knowingly deceives parents and allows children to be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content in direct violation of Florida law."
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.
TikTok has settled a lawsuit as Meta and YouTube are set to stand trial for claims that the platforms intentionally made their apps addictive for young children. #TikTok #SocialMedia #Addiction