Facebook and Instagram Face Scrutiny in Meta Social Media Addiction Trial
They publishedFacebook, Instagram Under Scrutiny in Meta Social Media Addiction Trial
First reportThe Guardian · 17 Aug, 11:00Z
Latest reportBloomberg · 17 Aug, 21:43Z
Span11 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Meta faces trial Tuesday over allegations Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to encourage compulsive use among young users.
Why
The case could influence how social networks manage engagement and address user well-being.
Watch
State attorneys general will present claims as Meta defends its platform designs in court.
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How it unfolded — every article
New Mexico’s attorney general seeks new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
Summary
- New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez seeks two new bills to boost online child safety.
- A March jury fined Meta nearly $1 billion for harms and exploitation.
- Judge ordered Meta to pay $567m in the second phase, funding youth mental health.
- Torre z aims to extend consumer protections to AI and chatbots beyond social media.
- Torrez discusses momentum with Deb Haaland and anticipates broader state interest.