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Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that it deliberately hooks children on Instagram and Facebook, contributing to youth mental health crises. Critics contend the company's safety measures are largely cosmetic.
TikTok has reached confidential settlements in three lawsuits filed by young people claiming the platform's design caused addiction and mental health problems. The move comes as thousands of similar cases proceed against other major social media firms.
Meta Platforms disclosed that four US states are pursuing $1.4 trillion in penalties over claims the company deliberately designed addictive social media platforms and misled the public about safety risks.