Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeta Platforms is facing a trial in Tennessee, accused of intentionally designing Instagram to be addictive and contribute to a youth mental health crisis. Tennessee's Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti alleges Meta violated consumer protection law by misleading the public and concealing internal research showing Instagram's harm to teenagers. The state seeks financial penalties and a court order to modify Instagram features like autoplay, Reels, and notifications, which are deemed detrimental to teen mental health. Meta denies the claims, asserting it has implemented safety controls for teens and is protected by federal law (Section 230) from liability for user-generated content. This trial is part of a broader legal challenge against Meta, with similar lawsuits across nearly every U.S. state, including a New Mexico case that resulted in a $375 million award against the company. In fullMeta faces another trial over claims Instagram was intentionally addictive for kidsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Instagram accused of creating addictive algorithms for teens in latest trial
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMeta Platforms is facing a trial in Tennessee, accused of intentionally designing Instagram to be addictive and contribute to a youth mental health crisis. Tennessee's Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti alleges Meta violated consumer protection law by misleading the public and concealing internal research showing Instagram's harm to teenagers. The state seeks financial penalties and a court order to modify Instagram features like autoplay, Reels, and notifications, which are deemed detrimental to teen mental health. Meta denies the claims, asserting it has implemented safety controls for teens and is protected by federal law (Section 230) from liability for user-generated content. This trial is part of a broader legal challenge against Meta, with similar lawsuits across nearly every U.S. state, including a New Mexico case that resulted in a $375 million award against the company. In fullMeta faces another trial over claims Instagram was intentionally addictive for kidsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
