Meta Faces Lawsuit Threatening $1.4 Trillion, Study Links TikTok to Cognitive Decline

Meta Platforms is facing a significant legal challenge that could potentially cost the company $1.4 trillion, with a lawsuit questioning the legality of its core features like infinite scroll. This legal battle, stemming from allegations that could fundamentally alter how social media operates, comes as new scientific research highlights the detrimental cognitive effects of platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

A recent study indicates that watching content on TikTok and Instagram can deactivate key cognitive control networks in the brain. This finding adds to growing concerns about the impact of social media on mental health and cognitive function, particularly among younger users. The revelations follow whistleblower accounts suggesting Meta had knowledge of children under 13 using Instagram, and a separate incident where the company allegedly ran ads for an app that objectified female politicians.