Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:39pm on 24 Oct 2023,Tuesday International
Thirty-three U.S. states filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, accusing them of knowingly addicting young users and causing mental health issues. The complaint alleges Meta misled the public about the dangers of its platforms, which research links to depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and harm to education in children. It states Meta intentionally designed its algorithms to maximize engagement by manipulating dopamine responses, all while publicly denying social media's negative effects. The lawsuit seeks substantial penalties and action to curb these practices, which states say Meta wants to expand into virtual reality. Attorneys general said Meta has been harming kids while profiting off addiction.
