U.S. States Sue Meta Over Youth Platform Design

Why it matters locally: As part of the nationwide legal action, North Carolina has joined other states in filing a lawsuit against Meta, alleging its social media platforms are designed in ways harmful to young users.

Multiple U.S. states have initiated legal proceedings against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook. The lawsuit alleges that Meta designs its social media platforms in ways detrimental to young users. The states involved in the legal action seek to force Meta to implement substantial changes to how Instagram and Facebook operate for their younger audience. The suit focuses on aspects of the platforms' design and their impact on children and teenagers.