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Meta faces massive penalty bid in US lawsuit over youth addiction
Meta Platforms is facing a demand for a $1.4 trillion penalty in a US lawsuit alleging that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, contribute to youth addiction. This legal action is separate from actions taken in India, where Meta stated it removed 1.6 lakh accounts in six months due to concerns about child safety and content. The US lawsuit's penalty demand is significant, approaching the company's valuation.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 2 · Right 2 n = 5
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (2): Hindustan (Hindi), Navbharat Times
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, News18 Hindi
- International (1): Reuters