BLUF
A major trial alleges Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to exploit young users’ vulnerabilities, hide known harms, and misuse children’s data. A loss could trigger massive fines and platform redesigns with potential global effects.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the key legal allegations against Meta, including claims relating to addictive platform design, youth mental health impacts, and children's privacy violations.
- Analyse how social media business models and platform features can influence user behaviour, particularly among children and adolescents.
- Evaluate the potential legal, regulatory, and global implications of the Meta trial.
