Meta says US states seek $1.4 trillion in youth-safety trial penalties
Meta has disclosed that a group of US states are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties in a youth-safety trial set for August. The claims centre on allegations that the company's platforms harmed young users. Meta disputes the figures.
Meta has said in a filing that a group of US states are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties. The case is part of a youth-safety trial scheduled to begin in August.
The states allege that Meta's social media platforms were designed in ways that harmed young users. The company says the amount being sought is unprecedented and disputes the claims.
The case is another sign of mounting regulatory pressure on large technology companies. The sum ranks among the largest penalties ever sought. The outcome of the August trial could set a precedent for other state lawsuits.
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