13-year-old's family files $5bn class-action lawsuit against Meta, accusing Instagram of creating addictive products harming children's mental health.

13-year-old New York teenager's family files $5bn class-action lawsuit against Meta, accusing Instagram of intentionally creating addictive products harming children's mental health. The lawsuit seeks compensation for millions of US children using Instagram daily and asks the court to ban Instagram from providing core features to under-18s. The case cites internal documents from whistleblower Frances Haugen, showing Meta ignored evidence suggesting its products might be harming young users.

August 05, 2024
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