Meta said that it was “disappointed” with the report.
“Instead of working productively with companies across the industry to create clear, age-appropriate standards for the many apps teens use, the attorneys general have chosen this path,” said the company according to a report by Reuters.
“Research has shown that young people’s use of Meta’s Social Media Platforms is associated with depression, anxiety, insomnia, interference with education and daily life, and many other negative outcomes,” read the complaint, according to media organisations.
Allegations have also been made that that internal research of Meta, has made them aware of the harm that the use of their social media platforms can do.
The Larger Context: According to a Reuters report, in the past as well other companies such as Meta, ByteDance’s TikTok and Google’s YouTube, have faced lawsuits against them by children and school districts – all related to addictiveness.
According to reports, Meta is likely to…