Dozens of states sue Meta alleging social media ‘profoundly altered’ mental, social realties of American youth

Dozens of states are suing Meta, alleging its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, have “profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans.” 

The 228-page complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claims that Meta’s business model specifically targets young users, monetizing their attention through data harvesting and targeting advertising and deploying features to prolong their time on social media for