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Meta faces largest lawsuit in its history in California over youth harms
The company risks payouts exceeding $1.4 trillion in a trial regarding the impact of its social media platforms.
Meta is currently in the midst of a trial in California that is considered the most significant in its history, focusing on the damages caused by social media to young people. The company, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, faces lawsuits exceeding $1.4 trillion filed by several states.
The plaintiffs argue that Facebook and Instagram, both platforms owned by Meta, have negatively impacted the mental health of minors and demand the implementation of significant changes to the operation of these networks.
Representatives from Meta will appear before a federal court in Oakland, where allegations regarding the potentially harmful effects of its platforms on youth will be addressed.
The trial is taking place in a context where the regulation of social media and its social impact are under increasing scrutiny.