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U.S. states seeking $1.4-trillion in penalties from Meta in youth safety trial

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Meta said in a court filing that four states are seeking about $1.4 trillion in penalties, alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive to young users and that Meta misled the public about user safety. The litigation risk is a material headline overhang for investors, implying potential financial exposure and regulatory scrutiny even though the claim is not yet resolved.

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Meta said in a court filing that four states are seeking about $1.4 trillion in penalties, alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive to young users and that Meta misled the public about user safety. The litigation risk is a material headline overhang for investors, implying potential financial exposure and regulatory scrutiny even though the claim is not yet resolved.

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