The Social Media Trial of the Century: Who's Really on Trial? The courtroom drama unfolding in California is a landmark trial that could reshape the social media landscape.
Beneath the surface, this case is not just about Meta Platforms' responsibility towards its users – it's also about the company's business model. At its core, this trial is a battle for accountability.
Megan O'Neill, a deputy California attorney general, laid out the case succinctly: "Meta's business model was to hook the users, hold them for as long as they can, harvest their data, and then hide the truth from the public.