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Massachusetts Court Weighs Meta's Addictive Design Lawsuit

12/6/2025

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Massachusetts' highest court heard arguments on December 5, 2025, about a Meta lawsuit alleging addictive design of Facebook and Instagram.
State Solicitor David Kravitz said the case rests on Meta's own research showing its tools encourage addiction, not content moderation failures.
Meta's attorney Mark Mosier argued the lawsuit infringes First Amendment rights and relies on truthful speech.
Critics say the company has not addressed teen safety and mental health concerns.

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Massachusetts' highest court heard arguments on December 5, 2025, about a Meta lawsuit alleging addictive design of Facebook and Instagram.
State Solicitor David Kravitz said the case rests on Meta's own research showing its tools encourage addiction, not content moderation failures.
Meta's attorney Mark Mosier argued the lawsuit infringes First Amendment rights and relies on truthful speech.
Critics say the company has not addressed teen safety and mental health concerns.