A lawsuit was filed against the owner of social networks Facebook (the owner of the Meta company is considered an extremist and is banned in Russia) and Instagram (the owner of the Meta company is considered an extremist and is banned in Russia). and WhatsApp messaging company Meta (recognized as extremist in Russia and banned by 33 US states) Platforms accused of “fueling a mental health crisis” among American teenagers, according to agency report Reuters.
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Oakland by attorneys general of 33 U.S. states, including New York and California. It alleges that Meta uses powerful and unprecedented technology to “trap” teenagers and teenagers for profit.
Prosecutors are confident that the company knew about the negative impact of social networks on young people, but deliberately ignored this information. Additionally, Meta is accused of violating the law prohibiting the collection of data about children under 13 and that minors may see extremely harmful content on the company’s social networks.
If the claim is successful, Meta could face huge fines. The companies said they were disappointed with prosecutors’ actions.
Previously reportedIt was stated that Meta would remove content produced by Hamas or those who support the movement.
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