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Meta's Attention Economics Trial
A series of lawsuits against Meta and other tech giants are scrutinizing the design of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, alleging they contribute to addiction. The ongoing trial could have significant implications for the future of attention economics in digital media.
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Rising Legal Scrutiny
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Oct 2023
Lawsuits Filed
Thousands of lawsuits alleging social media addiction were filed against Meta and other tech compani...
Oct 2023
Trial Commences
The trial against Meta begins, focusing on the design of Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 2023
Key Testimonies
Expert witnesses provide testimonies on the impact of social media design on user behavior.
Nov 2023
Closing Arguments
Both sides present their closing arguments, summarizing their positions on the addiction claims.
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Nov 2023
Verdict Expected
A verdict is anticipated, which could set a precedent for future cases involving social media addict...
01 Oct 2023
Lawsuits Filed
Thousands of lawsuits alleging social media addiction were filed against Meta and other tech companies.
15 Oct 2023
Trial Commences
The trial against Meta begins, focusing on the design of Facebook and Instagram.
30 Oct 2023
Key Testimonies
Expert witnesses provide testimonies on the impact of social media design on user behavior.
15 Nov 2023
Closing Arguments
Both sides present their closing arguments, summarizing their positions on the addiction claims.
30 Nov 2023
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Verdict Expected
A verdict is anticipated, which could set a precedent for future cases involving social media addiction.
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How much is one more scroll worth? Meta trial puts attention economics under scrutiny
Meta faces $1.4 trillion US trial over alleged ‘addictive’ Facebook, Instagram design
The case stems from litigation brought by a coalition of 29 US state attorneys general against Meta in 2023
Meta, Google, others to face thousands of alleged social media addiction lawsuits in US
The US cases form part of a wider regulatory push around social media use and children
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A series of lawsuits against Meta and other tech giants are scrutinizing the design of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, alleging they contribute to addiction. The ongoing trial could have significant implications for the future of attention economics in digital media.
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