Meta discloses states seek $1.4 trillion in penalties in teen safety lawsuit.
Meta stated in a court filing that four U.S. states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in a lawsuit accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users. The figure is based on how attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey argue penalties should be calculated. The parties face off in Oakland federal court on August 18.
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Both outlets report the same $1.4-trillion figure; NY Post emphasizes equal to tech giant's valuation, while Globe and Mail notes the addict young users allegations behind it.
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“U.S. states seeking $1.4-trillion in penalties from Meta in youth safety trial”
“Meta says it's facing $1.4T in penalties in teen mental health case — a sum equal to tech giant's valuation”
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