Meta is set to face a jury trial initiated by 30 US states, including California and New York, over allegations of violating privacy laws aimed at protecting young users. The lawsuit seeks significant changes to how Instagram and Facebook operate for minors, including parental verification and alterations to recommendation algorithms.
If the states succeed, Meta may be required to implement sweeping changes across its platforms, which could fundamentally alter the user experience for young people and address concerns about mental health linked to social media engagement.