Opening statements begin in landmark Meta trial
Opening statements have begun in Oakland in a landmark child safety trial against Meta, with plaintiffs alleging the company illegally collected and used data from children under 13, designed platforms to drive excessive use and put young users at risk, and lied about its safety. A coalition of state attorneys general is seeking approximately $200 billion in damages and demanding changes to Meta's algorithms.
The trial's outcome could force Meta to alter its algorithms, impacting its business model and potentially leading to significant financial penalties, with significant implications for the broader social media industry.
META CHILD SAFETY TRIAL ATTORNEYS GENERAL ROB BONTA ALGORITHM CHANGES
