Meta faces federal trial over allegations of designing addictive platforms for children

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 3 SOURCES] The legal action seeks to force changes to how Meta designs products for young users. americanfaith.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br
• [● 8 SOURCES] Meta denies that it designed its platforms to harm or addict minors. laverdad.com.mx · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · americanfaith.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.diariodecadiz.es · +3 more
• [● 10 SOURCES] The lawsuit alleges Meta collects data on children under 13 without parental consent. americanfaith.com · laverdad.com.mx · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · heartlandernews.com · +4 more
• [● 3 SOURCES] Former Meta whistleblower Arturo Béjar is expected to testify in the trial. americanfaith.com · radiolarioja.com.ar · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
• [● 12 SOURCES] A coalition of 29 US states is suing Meta over allegations that it designed platforms to be addictive for children and adolescents. americanfaith.com · radiolarioja.com.ar · laverdad.com.mx · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +5 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] The complaint alleges Meta uses features like infinite scrolling and constant notifications to keep users engaged. americanfaith.com · radiolarioja.com.ar · laverdad.com.mx · desdematanza.com.ar · elchamuco.com.mx
• [● 13 SOURCES] The federal jury trial is taking place in Oakland, California. americanfaith.com · radiolarioja.com.ar · laverdad.com.mx · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · heartlandernews.com · +5 more
• [● 3 SOURCES] Attorneys general are seeking up to $200 billion in damages from Meta. americanfaith.com · elchamuco.com.mx
• [● 3 SOURCES] Twenty-nine US states have accused Meta of deliberately attempting to create addiction among children and adolescents on Facebook and Instagram. www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com · www.huelvainformacion.es
• [● 22 SOURCES] Meta denies that it intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive to minors. www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com · www.huelvainformacion.es · trafficnews.bg · lider.mk · +17 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] Meta prioritized profits over child safety and concealed the truth from the public. www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com · www.huelvainformacion.es · www.diariodecadiz.es · trafficnews.bg · +2 more
• [● 19 SOURCES] Meta is accused of violating federal law by improperly collecting and using the personal data of minors. www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com · www.huelvainformacion.es · trafficnews.bg · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +14 more