The Social Media Showdown: A Watershed Moment for Tech Giants The curtain is about to rise on a major trial that promises to upend the business model of social media giants like Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram.
For years, these companies have been accused of prioritizing profits over people, particularly when it comes to young users vulnerable to manipulation by algorithms designed to keep them engaged.
The lawsuit brought by 29 US states alleges that Meta's platforms are intentionally addictive, failing to verify users' ages and inadequately safeguarding against harm.