{"id":2079156,"date":"2023-10-25T15:02:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T19:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/41-attorneys-general-sue-facebook-instagram-creators-for-targeting-children-with-addictive-algorithms\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T15:04:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T19:04:54","slug":"41-attorneys-general-sue-facebook-instagram-creators-for-targeting-children-with-addictive-algorithms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/41-attorneys-general-sue-facebook-instagram-creators-for-targeting-children-with-addictive-algorithms\/","title":{"rendered":"41 AGs sue Facebook, Instagram creators for addicting kids with algorithms."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F41-attorneys-general-sue-facebook-instagram-creators-for-targeting-children-with-addictive-algorithms%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2079156&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Meta Accused \u200cof Trapping \u200bChildren in Online \u2063Addiction and Manipulation<\/h2>\n<p>According to \u200dmore than three dozen attorneys general,\u2062 Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, has built its social \u2064media empire \u2062by ensnaring children in online addiction and then deceitfully downplaying the manipulative nature of its technology.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuits, which you \u2062can read <a href=\"https:\/\/coag.gov\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23.10.24-Doc.-1-Complaint-People-v.-Meta-23cv05448.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.dc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-10\/2023.10.24%20DC-Meta%20Draft%20Complaint%20Public%20%281%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> (heavily redacted), claim \u2064that Instagram \u2062and Facebook have profoundly altered the psychological\u2063 and social realities of young Americans by using psychologically manipulative features to induce compulsive and prolonged use among young users.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys general\u200d assert that Meta&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/protonmail-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-metaverse-is-still-all-about-sucking-up-your-personal-data\/\" title=\"ProtonMail CEO: Mark Zuckerberg's 'Metaverse' Is Still All About Sucking Up Your Personal Data\">business model revolves<\/a> around maximizing young users&#8217; time and attention on its platforms. They accuse Facebook and Instagram of employing various tools, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/41-attorneys-general-sue-facebook-instagram-creators-for-targeting-children-with-addictive-algorithms\/\" title=\"41 AGs sue Facebook, Instagram creators for addicting kids with algorithms.\">dopamine-manipulating recommendation algorithms<\/a>, social comparison features,\u2063 audiovisual and haptic alerts, and visual filters that \u200cpromote body dysmorphia, to keep users, especially\u2063 underage \u200dones, engaged on their\u2064 apps.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the known harmful and manipulative effects \u2062of these technologies, Meta continues to \u200dexploit them to encourage\u2064 users to \u2064spend excessive amounts of time scrolling,\u2063 posting, commenting, and liking.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the attorneys general\u200b claim that\u200c Meta was fully aware of the vulnerabilities of young\u200b users&#8217; developing \u2064brains\u200b and deliberately\u2063 chose to exploit those vulnerabilities through targeted features.<\/p>\n<p>These allegations are supported by whistleblower Frances Haugen, a radical \u2063Democrat activist and Hunter Biden laptop censor, who leaked internal reports from Facebook in 2021 that suggested the same.\u200b Additionally, the decisions of tech moguls\u2063 to keep their own children away from\u200b these\u200b social media platforms further reinforce the argument.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of addressing the harms associated with these practices, Meta \u200dappears to\u2064 be expanding their use into new platforms and domains, according to the attorneys general.<\/p>\n<p>In their pursuit of \u200dyounger users, the attorneys general \u2063also\u2062 accuse Meta of illegally \u200ccollecting young children&#8217;s\u200c data without parental permission, thereby violating federal children&#8217;s online privacy statutes.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 motive behind \u2064Meta&#8217;s actions,\u200b as stated\u2062 by the attorneys general, is profit. In their quest to maximize financial gains, Meta has repeatedly misled the public about the significant \u2064dangers posed by its Social Media Platforms.<\/p>\n<p>This latest round of lawsuits against Meta is not the first time the company has faced \u2064scrutiny for its secretive and manipulative tactics. Facebook and Instagram have previously partnered\u200d with the federal government to limit the information available to Americans on certain topics online.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Jordan \u2062Boyd is a staff writer at The Federalist and co-producer of The Federalist Radio\u2062 Hour. Her work has also been featured in The Daily Wire, Fox News, and RealClearPolitics.\u200b Jordan \u2064graduated from Baylor University with a major in political science and a minor in journalism. Follow her on Twitter @jordanboydtx.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How have Meta&#8217;s alleged lax approach \u200dto moderation and content filtering exacerbated \u200cthe negative impact\u200d of harmful \u200bcontent\u200c on young users&#8217; mental health and well-being<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ies, \u2064Meta is accused of deliberately downplaying\u200c the risks\u2063 and impacts of its platforms on young users. The\u200b lawsuits claim that Meta has continuously deceived \u2064users, parents, \u200band regulators by not\u2064 disclosing \u200cthe full extent of the\u2064 addictive nature\u200d of their platforms\u200d and the potential harm it can cause to children.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys general argue\u200b that Meta&#8217;s actions are not only \u2062unethical but also\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-ags-probe-top-banks-over-biden-backed-zero-emissions-pledge\/\" title=\"Republican AGs Probe Top Banks Over Biden-Backed \u2018Zero Emissions\u2019 Pledge\">violate consumer protection laws<\/a>. By knowingly exploiting the vulnerabilities of young users and using manipulative strategies \u2062to \u200ckeep them \u200dhooked on their\u2063 platforms, Meta is accused of prioritizing its profits over the well-being of \u2062young individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the lawsuits also allege that Meta has failed to implement adequate measures to protect young \u2062users from\u2062 online predators and cyberbullying. The\u200c attorneys general claim that Meta&#8217;s lax \u200bapproach to moderation and content\u2064 filtering has allowed harmful and inappropriate content \u200dto \u2064proliferate on its platforms,\u200b further exacerbating \u2063the\u200c negative impact on \u2064young users&#8217; mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>The accusations against Meta\u2063 highlight the need for increased\u200b regulation and accountability \u200din the social\u200c media industry. As more children and teens \u200cspend a significant amount\u2062 of their time on \u2062platforms like Instagram\u200b and Facebook, it is crucial that companies prioritize the safety and well-being\u200d of their young users.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuits seek \u200dto hold Meta accountable for\u2064 its alleged deceptive practices and to \u200ccompel the company to\u2062 take meaningful\u200b steps\u200d towards rectifying \u200bthe harms caused by its platforms. \u2063This includes implementing stronger safeguards to protect young users, providing more transparent and accurate information about the addictive nature of their \u2063platforms, and taking responsibility for the social and psychological impact their technology\u200c has on young\u2062 individuals.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Meta&#8217;s\u2062 alleged trapping of children in online addiction and manipulation has\u200c significant implications \u2062for the well-being of young users. The lawsuits filed by the attorneys general highlight the need for increased scrutiny and regulation\u2062 of the social media industry\u2062 to ensure the \u2062protection \u2063and safety of young individuals. It \u2064is crucial that companies like Meta prioritize the well-being of their users over their profits and take the necessary steps to rectify the harms caused by\u200c their platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>children, causing significant harm to their mental health and well-being. The attorneys general argue that Meta deliberately exploited young users&#8217; vulnerabilities, fostering addictive behaviors and disregarding the negative consequences. These lawsuits shed light on the alarming impact of Meta&#8217;s technology, revealing a disturbing pattern of deception and manipulation that has affected an entire generation&#8217;s social and psychological development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":490,"featured_media":2079157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2079156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/490"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2079156"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079156\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2079157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2079156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2079156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2079156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}