00:02Facebook and Instagram are on trial over claims they were designed to keep children hooked.
00:08US states accuse Meta of maximizing engagement among young users while downplaying the risks.
00:16The case centers on a simple question.
00:18Did Meta know its platforms could harm children and kept using those features anyway?
00:24The states say yes.
00:26They also allege Meta illegally collected and used children's data.
00:31Meta strongly denies the allegations.
00:34The trial could have huge consequences for Meta.
00:38The company has said potential damages could reach as high as 1.4 trillion dollars.
00:43It is nearly the value of the entire company.
00:47The states are also seeking changes to the platforms.
00:51And this is not just about money.
00:53The states want Meta to change the way Facebook and Instagram work.
00:58Including features such as infinite scroll and notifications.
01:02They also want algorithms to prioritize user well-being over engagement.
01:08Meta says it has spent years making its platforms safer for young users.
01:13The company says it has worked with parents and experts and denies that its platforms are addictive.
01:20Just last week, a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay 567 million dollars and make changes to its platforms.
01:29The ruling linked Meta to a children's mental health crisis in the state.
01:34Meta has appealed and continues to deny the allegations.
01:37Bureau Report, NDTV World.
