34 U.S. States Sue Meta for Allegedly Harming Children's Mental Health via Instagram and Facebook Features

34 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against Meta alleging its platforms like Facebook and Instagram harm children's mental health through features like the "Like" button.

The lawsuit states Meta uses algorithms to encourage compulsive social media use among children.

Meta has introduced over 30 tools to support teens, but states this lawsuit would be better handled through cross-industry standards.

Meta says research is inconclusive on whether social media causes mental health issues in teens. The company has added age verification and other measures to protect teens.

The lawsuit demands Meta pay damages between $5,000 - $25,000 per alleged incident of child manipulation.