Four U.S. States Seek $1.4 Trillion in Fines From Meta Over Addictive Design for Minors
California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are seeking a combined $1.4 trillion in fines from Meta, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, alleging Instagram and Facebook were intentionally designed to be addictive for minors. The states accuse the company of pursuing engagement at children’s expense, prompting major legal pressure and heightened reputational risk.