Australian Lawsuit Links Meta to Child Addiction
A lawsuit has been filed in Australia against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, accusing it of exposing children to harmful content and creating addiction through the platforms' algorithms. The lawsuit was brought by MinterEllison on behalf of eight plaintiffs, seeking compensation for damages they suffered before turning 18. This case comes amid tensions between Australia and tech companies, including a ban on social media for children under 16 and measures to regulate algorithmic content. It is among the first lawsuits in Australia to directly charge social media platforms with causing harm to children and young people, following Meta's settlement of $18 billion with the U.S. authorities.
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