Opening statements begin in the biggest consumer protection case in the US
THE SO WHAT
A five-week, 29-state case over Meta’s alleged design of addictive mechanics for young users is effectively a public spec for what future “harmful engagement” looks like in court. Any product with feed mechanics or streaks aimed at minors should be capturing this playbook now — design reviews, logging, and internal docs may all be discoverable artifacts later.
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