Four states in the United States are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta Platforms. This demand comes as part of a youth safety trial scheduled for August.
The states accuse Meta of designing its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users. They also allege that the company misled the public about the safety of these platforms.
Meta Platforms stated these penalty demands in a court filing. The company is facing widespread accusations regarding its impact on young people's mental health and safety online.