Numerous states are taking legal action against Meta, alleging that Instagram and Facebook are intentionally designed to hook children and teenagers. These lawsuits argue that Meta's goal is to keep young users engaged for profit, which violates laws by gathering data on children under 13 without parental consent. Features such as "infinite scroll" are cited as contributing factors to mental health issues among adolescents. However, Meta denies these allegations and underscores its efforts to provide a safe online environment for teenagers. ------------------⁣⁣⁣⁣