What is Meta being accused of?

A group of 29 US states are claiming numerous violations by Meta of federal and state laws designed to protect children. That includes breaches of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - intended to protect children under 13 years old from being targeted by businesses operating online. The states allege Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and teens, with features on the apps (such as video autoplay and Instagram Stories) made to keep them on th