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Kentucky Joins States in Meta Lawsuit | Louisville News

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Twenty-eight states, including Kentucky, are teaming up to sue Meta over allegations that its platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive for young users—targeting their mental and physical health for profit. With potential penalties exceeding a trillion dollars, the lawsuit accuses Meta of fueling self-harm, exposure to harmful content, and sleep disruption through endless scrolling and manipulative algorithms. Comparisons are being drawn to Big Tobacco lawsuits, with demands not just for fines but for sweeping platform redesigns to protect minors. Meta denies wrongdoing, arguing lack of evidence and claiming the case unfairly singles them out amid broader industry challenges like age verification. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef8eaa3e25ed839e

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