US lawsuit against Meta begins over addiction risks of Instagram and Facebook

29 US states have filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The case revolves around the potential addiction risks associated with the design of these social media applications. This is the first trial in which Meta must respond to these allegations in a US federal court.

The lawsuit alleges that the user interfaces of the platforms are intentionally designed to be addictive, which could lead to substantial liabilities for the company. The outcome of the proceedings could have far-reaching implications for social media and its usage.