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A coalition of 29 US states is pursuing a $200 billion case against Meta, alleging the tech giant deliberately designed addictive products for children and concealed dangers. The trial marks social media's potential 'big tobacco moment'.
Apple has escalated its legal battle against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of systematically stealing trade secrets through over 400 former employees to accelerate hardware development. Both sides have filed competing motions ahead of an October hearing.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay US$567 million to address harms inflicted on young users of Instagram and Facebook, marking the second phase of a landmark legal victory for prosecutors seeking accountability from social media companies.
TikTok has reached confidential settlement agreements with three young plaintiffs who claimed the platform's addictive design caused mental health damage. The move comes as thousands of similar cases proceed against Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat.
Meta has appealed a Los Angeles jury verdict finding it negligent in designing addictive social media platforms for young users. The case awarded a 20-year-old woman US$3 million in damages, with additional punitive damages recommended.