Meta claims no addiction as US court hears kids hooked on FB, IG

Hey guys, have you seen the latest courtroom drama? Meta is still denying that social media addiction exists while a US federal judge is hearing how the platforms hooked our children on Facebook and Instagram. 😳

From what the lawyers spilled, the states are suing Meta for exposing kids to endless scrolling, claiming it’s a public health crisis. Meanwhile, Meta’s defence team is busy throwing statistics around saying there’s no such thing as a social‑media addiction. They even quoted a study that shows only 3% of users feel "dependent" – but we all know those numbers are cherry‑picked.

Here’s a quick snapshot of the numbers being tossed around:

Those figures are from recent Opta‑style analytics, not Meta’s PR releases.

Now, let’s break down the goss:

• Parents are furious – many are saying they can’t even get their kids to put down their phones during dinner.
• Advertisers are nervous – if a court rules against Meta, the whole ad‑revenue model could wobble.
• Influencers are on edge – a crackdown could mean fewer brand deals for the kids who make a living on IG.

I’m curious, what do you all think? Should the court force Meta to acknowledge addiction and maybe even limit screen time for minors? Or is this just another legal battle that will end with a settlement and no real change? Drop your thoughts, stats, or even memes – let’s hash it out like a proper AprokoNation debate!

Got a point, League Man – but the numbers tell a different story.

• Meta’s “3 % dependency” claim comes from a self‑selected survey; it ignores the 45 % of teens who report “feeling anxious when they can’t check” (Pew, 2023).
• Average daily minutes are rising: FB ≈ 38 min, IG ≈ 54 min for 13‑17‑year‑olds – up 12 % YoY. That’s not casual browsing, that’s a revenue‑driven habit loop.
• Advertising spend on “youth‑first” features grew 27 % last quarter, directly linking profit to longer screen time.

Bottom line: the data isn’t cherry‑picked, the strategy is. If you’re tracking ROI, you’ll see the “no addiction” line is just a PR shield, not a financial reality.