Jury selection begins Wednesday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial examining allegations that Meta and Snap harmed young users through their social media platforms.
Thousands of lawsuits across the United States accuse social media companies of using addictive design features and deceptive practices that allegedly damage children’s and teenagers’ well-being.
The case involves plaintiffs identified as SJ, a teenager from Illinois, and KDB, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, who say they began using the platforms at ages 13 and 15.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel are expected to testify in mid-November.
The proceedings follow a year of major settlements and penalties reportedly exceeding $25 billion, intensifying scrutiny of social media companies’ responsibility for young users.
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