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‘Pretty serious claims’: U.S. trial against Meta could redefine social media apps in Canada

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‘Pretty serious claims’: U.S. trial against Meta could redefine social media apps in Canada
CTV News
CTV News40 mins ago
‘Pretty serious claims’: U.S. trial against Meta could redefine social media apps in Canada
One Canadian parent's concerns over social media echo the questions now being asked at the heart of the Meta trial in the United States, and the growing debate on how social media may affect youth.
The Independent
The Independent40 mins ago
In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see a pivotal moment for online safety
Advocates and parents of social media victims see the trial underway against Meta Platforms as a significant moment in their fight for online child safety
Semafor
Semafor1 hrs ago
Meta social media addiction trial opens
Lawsuit argues Facebook and Instagram knowingly contributed to negative health outcomes for minors.
‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant on trial in trillion-dollar lawsuit over social media addiction
Meta rejected accusations by US states that it intentionally sought to addict children platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet.
The Age
The Age1 hrs ago
‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant on trial in trillion-dollar lawsuit over social media addiction
Meta rejected accusations by US states that it intentionally sought to addict children platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet.
CBS News
CBS News2 hrs ago
Landmark social media trial against Meta underway
New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBS News to break down the landmark social media trial against Meta that's currently underway, with parents accusing the tech giant of designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children.
The Hill
The Hill3 hrs ago
States allege Meta hooked kids on social media, misled public on risks in high-profile trial
A group of four states faced off against Meta in a high-profile trial in California on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of hooking young users on its social media sites and misleading the public about the risks. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are part of a coalition of 29 states suing the company for…
Meta accused of exploiting kids as social media trial gets underway
Meta has denied the states’ allegations, and accused the attorneys general of seeking unreasonable design changes and an “outlandish payout.”
Stuff
Stuff4 hrs ago
‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant accused of targeting children in trial over social media addiction
Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.
Social media addiction trial has same ‘resonance’ as Civil Rights movement says lawyer
We were joined by the lawyer Matthew Bergman, founder of the Social Media Victims Law Centre.
Quartz
Quartz5 hrs ago
Meta's biggest social media addiction trial opens, with 29 states seeking trillions
A coalition of 29 state attorneys general opened arguments Tuesday in Oakland, with penalties potentially reaching $200 billion
Pivotal Meta trial over social media addiction in children gets underway
US states suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram begin making their case in a California court in a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet.
NBC News
NBC News7 hrs ago
States take on Meta in court over child addiction claims
State attorneys general are in court arguing that Meta knowingly created features on its social media platforms that keep children addicted. NBC News' Allie Canal reports on the court case and impact it could have on the tech company.
Meta to Stand Trial Over Claims It Addicted Children to Social Media
California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey have taken the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.
New York Post
New York Post8 hrs ago
New York ranks No. 1 in US as most social media-addicted — find out which platforms your state is scrolling
We're the city that never sleeps — because we're always scrolling on our smartphones.
Breitbart
Breitbart8 hrs ago
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Heads to Court with 29 States over Youth Social Media Addiction
A coalition of 29 states have begun their federal trial against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, accusing the company behind Instagram and Facebook of knowingly building addictive products that harmed young users.
AP News
AP News9 hrs ago
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids  AP News
Fast Company
Fast Company11 hrs ago
Meta stock sinks as landmark social media addiction trial gets underway. What’s at stake for the tech giant?
Today, opening statements will be heard in an Oakland, California, courtroom in a landmark trial that could determine whether Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, designed its social media platforms to addict younger users, despite the company being aware of the danger its social media platforms presented t
Guardian US
Guardian US12 hrs ago
First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to begin
Several US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products. Plus: the Italian nuns fighting to keep control of their spot in the sun Good morning. More than half of the states in the US have joined together in an unprecedented lawsuit against Meta
Reuters
Reuters12 hrs ago
Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms
Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms  Reuters
CNN
CNN13 hrs ago
Meta heads back to the courtroom for its biggest social media addiction trial yet
Meta heads back to the courtroom for its biggest social media addiction trial yet  CNN
France 24
France 2413 hrs ago
Is Meta deliberately making children addicted to its social media platforms?
Social media giant Meta, is set to defend itself in a landmark trial. They are accused of knowingly and deliberately designing features which get children under the age of 13 addicted to its platforms. Story by Delano D'Souza.
Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms
Aug 18 : As opening statements get underway in a landmark trial over claims that Meta Platforms misled the public about the safety of Instagram and Facebook for young users and violated child privacy laws, one of the biggest fights in the case has already been resolved: whether a bipartisan group of U.S. states could p
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera14 hrs ago
Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle15 hrs ago
Meta trial over social media harm to children begins
Four US states are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. They're seeking damages and changes to the company's apps.
TheJournal.ie
TheJournal.ie17 hrs ago
Meta goes on trial accused by multiple US states of making products addictive for children
Meta founder and chief Mark Zuckerberg is among the star witnesses expected to testify.
Sky News
Sky News17 hrs ago
Meta goes on trial over child social media addiction and privacy
A federal trial against Meta alleging the tech giant contributed to a mental health crisis in young people opens today.
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
Meta is starting a major court battle over claims it contributed to the youth mental health crisis
The Japan Times
The Japan Times22 hrs ago
Meta stares down trillion-dollar threat as landmark social media trial begins
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.
Meta stares down $1.8 trillion threat as landmark social media trial begins
Top legal officers are also seeking court orders that could force Meta to change how it operates its platforms.
Fortune
Fortune1 days ago
New Mexico’s attorney general reportedly pushes new social media safety laws a day before 29 AGs testify against Meta in federal trial
Raul Torrez, New Mexico’s attorney general, is drafting two bills as a separate 29-state trial over child safety opens in Oakland tomorrow.
Billboard
Billboard1 days ago
‘Peanuts’ Music Owner Settles Lawsuits Over Social Media Ads & Government Christmas Card
The resolutions come two months after CBS inked a licensing deal over Stephen Colbert's use of “Linus and Lucy” on the final episode of The Late Show.
CBC News
CBC News1 days ago
What's at stake as Meta faces potential landmark trial in U.S. federal court
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.
Toronto Star
Toronto Star1 days ago
Canada’s social media ban for under-16s likely to face Charter challenge, experts say
Canada’s social media ban for under-16s likely to face Charter challenge, experts say  Toronto Star
Engadget
Engadget1 days ago
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion reckoning in latest trial over social media addiction
Dozens of states accuse the company of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
NPR
NPR1 days ago
Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
Fox News
Fox News🏁 first to report3 days ago
Lindsay Clancy murder trial becomes social media obsession as TikTokers, sleuths debate controversial case
Attorney Peter Elikann calls the Lindsay Clancy murder trial a cultural obsession as TikTokers and social media sleuths dissect the controversial case.