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Meta Sued Over Allegations of Instagram's Harmful Effects

11/24/2025

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) faces a lawsuit alleging it obscured platform dangers, citing internal communications comparing Instagram to a drug.
The complaint cites a 2019 study showing users felt less depressed after stopping Facebook.
The complaint also claims Meta chose not to disclose the study.
Meta's spokesperson refuted the claims, saying the company relies on selective quotes.
The case proceeds in the U.S. District Court for Northern California.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) faces a lawsuit alleging it obscured platform dangers, citing internal communications comparing Instagram to a drug.
The complaint cites a 2019 study showing users felt less depressed after stopping Facebook.
The complaint also claims Meta chose not to disclose the study.
Meta's spokesperson refuted the claims, saying the company relies on selective quotes.
The case proceeds in the U.S. District Court for Northern California.