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Meta faces a $1.4 trillion reckoning in latest trial over social media addiction
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Meta enters a high-stakes trial facing $1.4 trillion in potential damages over allegations of social media addiction. Dozens of states contend the company violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act through its platform design.
- 01Dozens of states are pursuing legal action against Meta for platform safety violations
- 02Trial centers on alleged violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- 03Potential financial liability for the company reaches a record 1.4 trillion dollars
- 04Litigation focuses on addictive platform features and impact on younger demographics
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Dozens of states accuse the company of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.