According to Carr’s office, almost every attorney general nationwide started investigating the social media industry in 2021.
In October 2023, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general sued Meta following a multiyear nationwide investigation into the company’s practices.
The attorneys general alleged that Meta intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to foster compulsive use among young people and maximize engagement. They also alleged the company knew about the potential harm to young users while misleading the public about the dangers.
Additionally, they say Meta shared the nonpublic information of Facebook users with third parties, such as Cambridge Analytica, Carr’s office said. This came before the 2016 election.
The Meta settlement includes attorneys general from nearly every state, along with U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. The participating jurisdictions include Georgia, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa and Michigan, as well as California, New York, Texas and dozens of other states and territories.
