"Meta has begun removing Facebook and Instagram ads placed by attorneys in the U.S. who were seeking clients that claim to have been harmed by social media when they were under the age of 18."
"The jury in that case ruled that social media platforms can be addictive and can have significant health impacts on users, opening up new avenues for potential litigation."
"Meta is using a clause in its terms and conditions relating to adverse legal or regulatory impacts to Meta to remove these ads, showing limits on what it will allow."
"Zuckerberg has made free speech a bigger focus of late, particularly in the wake of the re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump, yet this action contradicts that commitment."
Meta has started removing ads from U.S. attorneys seeking clients who claim harm from social media while under 18. This action follows a California trial ruling that social media can be addictive and harmful. Meta is using a clause in its terms to prevent legal actions against it, indicating limits to its commitment to free speech. Despite Zuckerberg's emphasis on free expression, this move shows that Meta prioritizes its interests over the promotion of open dialogue.
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