The lawsuit alleges that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed as "addictive products," harming tens of millions of underage users. Meta estimates its maximum fine exposure could be as high as $1.4 trillion, nearing its current market value. Zuckerberg will personally testify in court, and the ruling could reshape the business model of the entire social media industry.
Meta’s highest-risk legal battle to date officially began on Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed jointly by the attorneys general of 29 U.S. states, could not only force the social media giant to pay a record-breaking economic price, but also fundamentally change how its platforms operate.