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"If the FTC is successful, Meta may be forced to divest two of its largest brands."

"If Meta is found guilty of violating antitrust laws, it could be forced to divest its subsidiaries or restructure the business."

The antitrust lawsuit against Facebook "could force it to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp."

"Meta could be forced to sell off IG and WhatsApp if the FTC wins the trial."

"Mark Zuckerberg might have to kiss Instagram and WhatsApp goodbye."

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Four U.S. states are seeking approximately $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta Platforms over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users and that the company misled the public about platform safety.

Four U.S. states are seeking approximately $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta Platforms over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users and that the company misled the public about platform safety.

The proposed penalty figure, disclosed by Meta in a court filing, is close to the company's market capitalization of roughly $1.5 trillion. Meta called the amount "unsupported by the evidence."

The proposed penalty figure, disclosed by Meta in a court filing, is close to the company's market capitalization of roughly $1.5 trillion. Meta called the amount "unsupported by the evidence."

California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey calculated the penalties by multiplying the estimated number of young users affected by Meta's conduct by fine amounts set under state law.

California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey calculated the penalties by multiplying the estimated number of young users affected by Meta's conduct by fine amounts set under state law.

A trial is scheduled to begin Aug. 18 in Oakland, California, before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who last month rejected Meta's bid to dismiss the case.

A trial is scheduled to begin Aug. 18 in Oakland, California, before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who last month rejected Meta's bid to dismiss the case.

Meta has previously been sued by 29 states in federal court, mostly for collecting children's data without parental consent. Fourteen others filed claims under their own laws.

Meta has previously been sued by 29 states in federal court, mostly for collecting children's data without parental consent. Fourteen others filed claims under their own laws.

New Mexico was the first to take similar claims to trial, with a jury awarding $375 million in March after finding Meta had misled consumers.

New Mexico was the first to take similar claims to trial, with a jury awarding $375 million in March after finding Meta had misled consumers.

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Meta was sued by 29 states in federal court, mostly for collecting children's data without parental consent. Fourteen others filed claims under their own laws.

Meta was sued by 29 states in federal court, mostly for collecting children's data without parental consent. Fourteen others filed claims under their own laws.

New Mexico was the first to take similar claims to trial, with a jury awarding $375 million in March after finding Meta had misled consumers. A judge is now weighing additional damages and possible changes to Meta's platforms.

New Mexico was the first to take similar claims to trial, with a jury awarding $375 million in March after finding Meta had misled consumers. A judge is now weighing additional damages and possible changes to Meta's platforms.

A jury confirmed what parents have suspected for years — Meta deliberately engineered Instagram to hook kids before they were even teenagers. Internal documents showed the company knew 11-year-olds were four times more likely to return to Instagram than any competing app, yet kept the minimum age at 13. This is Big Tech's 'Big Tobacco' moment, and 2,000 more lawsuits now have a clear roadmap to follow.

A jury confirmed what parents have suspected for years — Meta deliberately engineered Instagram to hook kids before they were even teenagers. Internal documents showed the company knew 11-year-olds were four times more likely to return to Instagram than any competing app, yet kept the minimum age at 13. This is Big Tech's 'Big Tobacco' moment, and 2,000 more lawsuits now have a clear roadmap to follow.

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A $1.4 trillion penalty demand against Meta is a legally absurd figure with no precedent in consumer protection history, and Meta has strong grounds to appeal and reverse the verdict. Meta already raised the minimum age to 13, launched supervised teen accounts and argues that "social media addiction" isn't even an established psychiatric condition. Stricter regulations would actually hurt smaller competitors far more, strengthening Meta's dominant market position long-term.

A $1.4 trillion penalty demand against Meta is a legally absurd figure with no precedent in consumer protection history, and Meta has strong grounds to appeal and reverse the verdict. Meta already raised the minimum age to 13, launched supervised teen accounts and argues that "social media addiction" isn't even an established psychiatric condition. Stricter regulations would actually hurt smaller competitors far more, strengthening Meta's dominant market position long-term.

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US: Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Penalty Over Teens' Addiction

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This case should confirm what parents have suspected for years — Meta deliberately engineered Instagram to keep young consumers addicted. Internal documents show the company knew 11-year-olds were four times more likely to return to Instagram than any competing app, yet kept the minimum age at 13. This is Big Tech's 'Big Tobacco' moment, and 2,000 more lawsuits are already following.

This case should confirm what parents have suspected for years — Meta deliberately engineered Instagram to keep young consumers addicted. Internal documents show the company knew 11-year-olds were four times more likely to return to Instagram than any competing app, yet kept the minimum age at 13. This is Big Tech's 'Big Tobacco' moment, and 2,000 more lawsuits are already following.

The $1.4 trillion penalty demand against Meta is an absurd figure with no precedent in consumer protection history. Meta has already raised the minimum age to 13 and launched supervised teen accounts, all while "social media addiction" hasn't even been established as a psychiatric condition. Stricter regulations would actually hurt smaller competitors far more, strengthening Meta's dominant market position long-term.

The $1.4 trillion penalty demand against Meta is an absurd figure with no precedent in consumer protection history. Meta has already raised the minimum age to 13 and launched supervised teen accounts, all while "social media addiction" hasn't even been established as a psychiatric condition. Stricter regulations would actually hurt smaller competitors far more, strengthening Meta's dominant market position long-term.

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