Meta Platforms began trial in Tennessee today over allegations it intentionally designed Instagram to be addictive and harmful to teenage mental health.
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti claims the company violated consumer protection laws by misleading the public and concealing internal safety research.
The state seeks financial penalties and court orders to modify specific features, including autoplaying Reels and notifications.
This litigation is part of a broader legal wave against Meta, with a separate multi-state trial scheduled to begin in California this August.