There are two dozen lawsuits that accuse Meta and other social media platforms of purposely designing their products in a way that makes them addictive to children.
A hot potato: As long as there has been social media, there have been concerns about its addictive nature, especially when it comes to young people and children. It’s led to several lawsuits, and Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is trying to ensure that he isn’t held personally liable.
There are two dozen lawsuits that accuse Meta and other social media platforms of purposely designing their products in a way that makes them addictive to children. There are also claims that the companies knowingly allow underage users to open and operate accounts.
In an attempt to ensure he is not held personally liable, Zuckerberg will be appearing at a hearing today in California federal court, writes Bloomberg.
The odds are certainly in Zuckerberg’s favor. Corporate law traditionally shields executives from liability, particularly at massive companies like Meta where many people are involved in the decision-making process.
