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Montana attorney general sues Meta over ‘deceptive practices’

December 11, 2023

Montana’s Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, has initiated legal action against Meta, the parent company overseeing Facebook and Instagram. Alleging that Instagram was purposely designed to foster addiction and that certain content on the widely-used social media platform violates the state’s consumer protection laws, the lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court this week. This legal move is part of the state’s broader effort to hold social media entities accountable.

Earlier this year, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte enacted a bill preventing app stores from offering TikTok for download. However, a U.S. District Judge temporarily halted the bill’s implementation through a preliminary injunction.

In a statement, Knudsen emphasized the need for Meta to be held responsible for what he characterizes as deceptive practices and resulting harm. He specifically pointed to Instagram’s deliberately addictive design and its failure to address the prevalence of detrimental content, such as explicit drug promotion and sexual exploitation, particularly concerning the mental health and well-being of young Montanans.

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