Tennessee Tells Jury Meta Ignored Internal Research on Teen Harm

State attorneys argued in opening statements that Meta Platforms prioritized profits over teenager safety by disregarding internal research about Instagram's impact.

Justin Tomlinson

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Tennessee Tells Jury Meta Ignored Internal Research on Teen Harm

Attorneys for the state of Tennessee told a jury in Nashville on Monday that Meta Platforms leadership disregarded internal research about the impact of its Instagram platform on teenagers. Speaking during opening statements in a seven-week trial in state court, lawyers for the state argued that Meta sought to maximize profits from young users while ignoring findings about platform harm.[1][2]

The long-awaited trial marks a legal battle between the state and the social media giant, which owns both Facebook and Instagram. According to state attorneys, Meta researchers reported that the platform harmed teenagers, but the company disregarded its own findings. In response, lawyers representing Meta highlighted the company's transparency during their opening remarks.[1]

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