Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over user harm and child privacy violations

Meta is facing a $1.4 trillion lawsuit for allegedly causing user harm and violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act in its apps. The lawsuit was filed by California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, with proceedings starting this week in Oakland, California. This case is one of thousands brought against Meta over similar issues. The company has pledged to appeal the charges. Separately, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently published a lengthy essay on the future of artificial intelligence, promising to make AI an everyday helper. However, many remain skeptical due to Facebook's past practices of using manipulative techniques to retain users. While other AI leaders emphasize safety and caution, Zuckerberg's approach appears more profit-driven.