Judge rejects Meta child addiction suit

An American judge rejected Meta's request to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Facebook and Instagram of causing addiction in children. The judge stated that the company had not complied with online child protection laws and had not provided sufficient evidence to prove that it misled the public about its addictive design. The court continues to examine claims regarding whether the platforms were intentionally designed to promote compulsive use among teenagers, with the trial scheduled to begin next August.

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