Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- A major U.S. trial examining whether Meta deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to keep children and teenagers engaged while concealing risks to their wellbeing began Tuesday, with 29 states accusing the company of putting profits ahead of child safety.
The states allege that features including unlimited scrolling, likes and other engagement tools were designed to encourage young users to spend more time on the platforms. They also accuse Meta of illegally collecting and using children's personal information in violation of federal law.
The case could expose Meta to potentially enormous financial penalties and changes to how Facebook and Instagram operate if the court finds the company liable. The states say...