Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
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The trial between Meta and the state of Tennessee began on Monday, with Tennessee attorneys arguing that Meta ignored its own internal research showing its platforms harmed teenagers by encouraging compulsive use leading to mental health issues. The state claimed Meta kept features like autoplay and infinite scroll to maximize ad revenue from young users. Meta's defense pointed to transparency. The trial is expected to last seven weeks in Nashville state court.
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Teens experienced compulsive use leading to depression and self-harm.
Tennessee attorneys argued that Meta disregarded its own research about the platform's impact on teenagers.
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Meta's attorneys pointed to transparency as a defense.
The Guardian- Teens experienced compulsive use leading to depression and self-harm.
- Meta's research flagged these issues repeatedly.
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Loaded language removed<p>In opening statements, state argued Meta’s own research showed it harmed teens while firm’s attorneys pointed to transparency</p><p>The long-awaited trial between the social media company Meta and the state of Tennessee began proceedings on Monday.
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Meta's attorneys pointed to transparency as a defense.
The GuardianMeta's internal research flagged teenagers' compulsive use of the platform leading to eating disorders, depression, and self-harm.
The GuardianTennessee attorneys argued that Meta disregarded its own research about the platform's impact on teenagers.
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