Meta Ignored Its Own Research on Instagram's Risks to Teens, Jury Told

In a Tennessee trial, lawyers for the state argued that Meta knowingly ignored its own research linking Instagram to compulsive use, eating disorders, depression and self-harm among teenagers. The company allegedly kept features such as autoplay, notifications and infinite scroll to maximise time on the platform and advertising revenue. The case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits against Meta over the safety of young users.