Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
Teenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of an Instagram logo. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/ReutersView image in fullscreenTeenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of an Instagram logo. The company works hard to find problems and fix them, the attorney said.How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining tableRead moreTennessee’s lawsuit is one of 42 cases brought against Meta by individual states across the US.
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- ▪Photograph: Dado Ruvić/ReutersView image in fullscreenTeenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of an Instagram logo.
- ▪The company works hard to find problems and fix them, the attorney said.How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining tableRead moreTennessee’s lawsuit is one of 42 cases brought against Meta by individual states across th
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Teenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of an Instagram logo. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/ReutersView image in fullscreenTeenagers pose for a photo while holding smartphones in front of an Instagram logo. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/ReutersMetaMeta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell juryIn opening statements, state argued Meta’s own research showed it harmed teens while firm’s attorneys pointed to transparencyDara Kerr and agenciesMon 27 Jul 2026 21.43 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe long-awaited trial between the social media company Meta and the state of Tennessee began proceedings on Monday.
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