Case file / Engagement maximisation
Meta
Engagement algorithms
41 state attorneys general allege Meta's engagement-maximising algorithms amplified content harmful to teens, with internal research documenting the harm and decisions to prioritise engagement over safety.
Status: Active 41-state AG litigation; UK Online Safety Act enforcement
The alleged harm
- /Instagram's own research: 13.5% of teen girls said it worsened suicidal thoughts
- /17% of teen girls said it worsened eating disorders
- /UK Molly Russell inquest (2022): content 'contributed' to a 14-year-old's death
On the record
| 41-state AG complaint | Multiple jurisdictions | Oct 2023 |
| The Facebook Files (internal research) | Wall Street Journal | 2021 |
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