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Meta reportedly discussed a possible settlement with US states over social media harms
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Meta has discussed a possible out-of-court settlement with several US states in litigation over the allegedly addictive nature of social media, Handelsblatt reported, citing Bloomberg and anonymous sources. The talks were not immediately confirmed. Several states accuse Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to make young users dependent and claim the platforms contribute to anxiety, depression and even suicide among young people. Twenty-nine states also accuse the company of illegally collecting children’s personal data. Meta rejects the allegations and says it works to protect young people.
- Meta and several US states discussed a possible out-of-court settlement.
- States accuse Facebook and Instagram of making young users dependent.
- Twenty-nine states allege illegal collection of children’s personal data.
- Meta rejects the allegations and says it works to protect young people.
What is known
Meta held discussions with several US states about a possible out-of-court settlement. Handelsblatt reported the talks, citing Bloomberg and anonymous sources.
The discussions were not immediately confirmed. The litigation concerns the allegedly addictive nature of social media.
Several state attorneys general said they planned news conferences in their states. Nevada authorities announced that they would present a major consumer-protection settlement with a leading technology company.
The allegations against Meta
A group of US states accuses Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to make young users dependent.
The states claim that the two platforms contribute to anxiety, depression and even suicide among young people.
Twenty-nine states also accuse Meta of illegally collecting children’s personal data.
29 states
accuse Meta of illegally collecting children’s personal data
Meta’s response
Meta rejects the allegations and says it works to protect young people.
The case is described as the most significant legal test to date of social media’s effects on young people.
Frequently asked questions
Has Meta reached a settlement with US states?
No settlement has been confirmed. Discussions concerned a possible out-of-court settlement.
What do the states accuse Meta of doing?
They accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to make young users dependent and claim the platforms contribute to certain mental-health harms.
How many states allege illegal collection of children’s data?
Twenty-nine states accuse Meta of illegally collecting children’s personal data.
How has Meta responded?
Meta rejects the allegations and says it works to protect young people.
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