Meta Platforms faces trial in Tennessee on Monday over state claims that Instagram's design fuels a youth mental-health crisis. The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's office, accuses Meta of violating consumer protection law by knowingly creating addictive features and misleading the public about safety. The state seeks financial penalties and a court order to modify features like autoplay, Reels, and disappearing content. A Meta spokesperson said the company has built-in controls to protect teens, while Meta argues it is shielded from liability for third-party content under Section 230. This is the second state trial against Meta, following a New Mexico case that resulted in a $375 million damages award.
Meta Platforms Inc.Tennessee trial over claims Instagram was designed to be addictive, seeking penalties and feature modifications.