Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Core Insights - Meta has ceased internal research regarding the mental health impacts of Facebook and Instagram after discovering causal evidence indicating that its platforms negatively affect users' mental health [1] Group 1 - The decision to shut down the research was influenced by findings that suggested a direct link between the use of Meta's products and mental health issues among users [1] - Internal documents revealed that the company was aware of the potential harm its platforms could cause, yet chose to discontinue the investigation into these effects [1] - This action raises concerns about the company's commitment to user well-being and transparency regarding the impact of its social media platforms [1]