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Meta Sued In Australian Class Action Over Child Harm Allegations
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed in the Federal Court of Australia against Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram over alleged social media harm to children.
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The lawsuit was filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs under 18 who allege they were harmed and kept addicted by platform algorithms.
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A Meta spokesperson stated by email that the company is aware of the claim and will defend itself vigorously.