Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive
Meta Platforms faces a trial in Tennessee over allegations that Instagram's design contributes to a youth mental-health crisis, violating state consumer protection laws. The lawsuit claims Meta knowingly designed addictive features and misled the public about the platform's safety, with Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti seeking financial penalties and modifications to Instagram. The case highlights internal warnings about the platform's impact on teens and includes demands for changes to features like autoplay and notifications.