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No. 007/Engagement maximisation

Meta

Codename · Engagement algorithms

42 attorneys general (41 states plus DC) allege Meta's engagement-maximising algorithms amplified content harmful to teens, with internal research documenting the harm and decisions to prioritise engagement over safety.

Active litigationEvidence
Status of record

Active 42-AG litigation (41 states + DC); UK Online Safety Act enforcement

The alleged harm

On the record

2 sources of public record behind this case.

SourceReferenceDate
42-AG action (41 states + DC)33 states filed federally24 Oct 2023
The Facebook Files (internal research)Wall Street Journal2021

Cite this page

Spyrou, Sotiris. "Meta: Engagement algorithms." Grift, Inc. case files. https://griftinc.com/cases/meta-teen-harm

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