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description: "$Meta Platforms(META.US) Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the trial that California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading against Meta, following a litany of allegations that the company fostered addictive behavior in teens and children. The trial involves a coalition of 29 state attorneys general in a unified case against Meta that was brought in 2023, and will be argued by lawyers representing California, Colorado, New Jersey and Kentucky. The stakes are enormous as leading government officials across the country push for Meta to be held accountable for allegedly violating federal and state laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and various consumer protection statutes. Earlier this month, Meta lost a case in New Mexico that will require the company to make some changes to its services and pay nearly $1 billion. But California carries such power and influence that a bad result in Meta's home state could lead to much steeper penalties, including a broader overhaul that forces fundamental alterations to key algorithms. The stock is hence still trading under immense bearish pressure as the stakes are high following these lawsuits. The outcome from the jury will determine how Meta and other social media giants move forward to comply with strict law enforcement. @Captain's Treasure"
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# $Meta Platforms(META.US) Opening arguments begin T…


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