Over 30 US states sue Meta, kids and teens being targeted

October 27, 2023 9:02

This week, a Money Mongers study found that Meta apps, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, are more invasive than any others, while over in the United States this week, 42 attorneys general are suing the tech giant for its alleged addictive features that deliberately target kids and teens.

Meta is facing a federal lawsuit from 33 states, including California, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, New York, South Carolina, Washington and Wisconsin.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.