Court filings allege Meta downplayed risks to children and misled the public

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Meta had a '17x' strike policy for accounts involved in sex trafficking, allowing multiple violations before suspension.
Meta allegedly downplayed risks to young users, including mental health issues and inappropriate adult interactions.
Internal research suggested Meta's platforms were addictive, but the company publicly minimized these findings.
Meta resisted safety changes like default private accounts for teens due to concerns over engagement metrics.
The company allegedly targeted young users aggressively, including children under 13, despite legal restrictions.
Meta executives shelved initiatives to reduce toxicity, such as hiding likes and banning beauty filters, due to negative impact on ad revenue.
Harmful content, including self-harm and child sexual abuse material, was not automatically removed despite detection.
Meta's internal communications revealed awareness of platform addiction, likening Instagram to a 'drug.'

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