Meta Trial Loss Could Reshape Social Media
Opening arguments began Tuesday in a trial against Meta Platforms, brought by 29 states alleging the company violated child privacy laws and fostered addictive behaviors. While Meta's attorneys suggest a potential liability of $1.4 trillion, state lawyers estimate a more realistic figure around $200 billion. Beyond financial penalties, a loss could force Meta to implement backend changes to its social media products, potentially impacting core advertising revenue.
Such changes could include eliminating features like infinite scroll or altering algorithms, which are central to user engagement and ad sales. These potential design changes could lead to a significant decline in user engagement and advertising revenue. Since the news, ![]()
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