Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit from US states over children's social media addiction

Dozens of US states have taken Meta to trial, accusing the company of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) through its social media platforms. The case centres on allegations that Meta deliberately designed its apps to be addictive to minors. The potential liability amounts to $1.4 trillion, making it one of the largest legal actions ever against a tech company.