Legal suit filed against Meta locally
The law firm Minter Ellison has filed a class-action lawsuit in the Australian Federal Court against Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta Platforms. The lawsuit accuses them of exposing children to harmful content through algorithmic targeting, leading to addiction to social media. The case involves eight plaintiffs under the age of 18 who have suffered damages and are seeking compensation. This lawsuit comes after Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle American lawsuits alleging that the platform's design intentionally fostered children's addiction. The case contrasts with Australia's ban on social media use for children under 16 as part of regulatory efforts to monitor children's content on these platforms.
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