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TechTennessee tells jury Meta ignored its own research on teen harm
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During a legal proceeding in Tennessee, the state's attorneys presented evidence to a jury that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, ignored its own internal research regarding the harmful effects of its platform on teenagers. Internal documents revealed that Meta product managers were aware of the need to warn the public about Instagram's addictive features but chose not to do so. This case is part of a broader wave of litigation, with nearly every U.S. state filing claims against Meta over the alleged negative impact of its platforms on children's mental health and well-being.
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Published: Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · 06:35 AM
Internal documents revealed that Meta product managers were aware of the need to warn the public about Instagram’s addictive features but failed to do so.
- Nearly every state in the U.S. has filed claims against Meta over the alleged impact of its platforms on children.
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The Business TimesWestern
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Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury