Meta Sued by California, States Over Harmful Youth Marketing
- Tech giant accused of duping public about Instagram dangers
- Company has said it has improved resources to keep kids safe
Meta Platforms Inc. was sued by California and a group of more than 30 states over claims that its social-media platforms Instagram and Facebook exploit youths for profit and feed them harmful content.
The suit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California, adds to growing scrutiny of social media giants over how they serve their youngest users.