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Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
Meta is facing a trial in Tennessee where state lawyers allege the company ignored internal research showing its platforms, Instagram and Facebook, harm teenagers through features like autoplay and infinite scroll, which encourage prolonged use and ad exposure. Meta's attorneys argue for transparency.
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