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42 Attorneys General Unite To Sue Meta Platforms Over Addictive Features Targeting Young Users

In a major legal move, 42 attorneys general from various political backgrounds have united to file a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. The suit alleges that the company's features on its Facebook and Instagram platforms are not only addictive, but are also specifically targeted at younger users. NIHARIKA KULKARNI/GETTY IMAGES

In a major legal move, 42 attorneys general from various political backgrounds have united to file a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META). The suit alleges that the company’s features on its Facebook and Instagram platforms are not only addictive, but are also specifically targeted at younger users.

What Happened: Meta is grappling with multiple legal challenges across different jurisdictions. While 33 state attorneys general, including those from states like California, New York and Wisconsin, have launched a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California, nine others are pursuing legal action within their respective states, CNBC reports.

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