US states have accused Meta of deliberately creating addictive social media platforms that harm young users' mental health, demanding $282 billion in penalties. The case, likened to the tobacco industry's past legal battles, alleges Meta exploited children's brain development through features like screen time-limiting tools that users could bypass. Prosecutors claim the company's business model prioritized user engagement over youth well-being, with California prosecutor Megan O'Neill stating Meta 'hooked the users, hold them for as long as they can, harvest their data'. Meta's lawyer argued research shows no clear link between social media use and adolescent mental health issues, while acknowledging some harm occurred. The trial, set to last six weeks, could lead to sweeping changes in platform design and data practices. Activists, including mothers whose children allegedly suffered from social media-related harms, have rallied outside court. This case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits targeting tech companies for their impact on youth mental health, with potential implications for platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

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