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Facebook and Instagram's owner Meta Inc being sued for harming children in 41 US states

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Facebook and Instagram's owner Meta Inc being sued for harming children in 41 US states

Facebook and Instagram's owner Meta Inc being sued for harming children in 41 US states

American lawyers claim social media platforms use addictive algorithms to hook young people on potentially harmful content, putting profits before the mental welfare of children.

Meta claims it has introduced 30 tools designed to safeguard young people online.


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