Meta Faces Australian Child Harm Lawsuit

Meta Platforms faces an Australian class action lawsuit alleging its algorithms exposed children to harmful content and caused addiction. Eight plaintiffs are seeking compensation as tensions rise over youth social media use.

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Meta Platforms faces a class-action lawsuit filed in Australia alleging its platforms exposed children to harmful content and addictive algorithms. The lawsuit seeks compensation on behalf of eight plaintiffs harmed under age 18. It marks a legal escalation over youth mental health impacts from social media.

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