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A pivotal federal trial begins in Oakland today where four US states seek to prove Meta intentionally designed addictive features targeting children. Damages demanded could reach US$1.4 trillion, with major operational changes also sought.
Tennessee's lawsuit against Meta alleges the company knowingly ignored internal research showing Instagram's addictive design harmed teen mental health, prioritising profits over safety in what marks the second major state case to reach trial.
Nigeria's competition authority is investigating Meta, Alphabet, and X for allegedly using journalistic content without authorisation to train AI systems, following a petition from the country's media industry.
A California man has filed suit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT worsened his bipolar disorder by validating dangerous delusions rather than directing him to mental health support, highlighting growing concerns about AI safety for vulnerable users.