Landmark trial against Meta over child safety set to begin in U.S. federal court

Lawsuit is one of many accusing social media companies of designing platforms that harm young people

The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by designing features that get kids addicted to its platforms.

Opening arguments set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety  Toronto Star

A pivotal trial for Meta Platforms is set to kick off in a California federal court

Opening arguments set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety  AP News

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US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

A pivotal trial for Meta Platforms is set to kick off in a California federal court

The attorneys general of 29 states are seeking not only massive financial penalties, but also court orders that could force Meta to change how it operates its platforms.

Top legal officers are also seeking court orders that could force Meta to change how it operates its platforms.

Meta has lost two trials concerning child safety on its platforms so far this year and settled a third case. The company now faces what could be its most consequential trial yet, in federal court beginning Tuesday.

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California. States are seeking extensive financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagra