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US senators grill Meta after it removed lawyer ads tied to social media addiction lawsuits
International
Published on 1 May 2026
Meta’s ad takedown may protect its own business model
Two US senators have written to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after the company removed advertisements placed by attorneys recruiting clients for lawsuits over social media addiction harms. The lawmakers argue the decision shields Meta’s “business model” linked to a youth mental health crisis, raising scrutiny about how ad policies intersect with legal accountability.
- Two senators demand answers from Meta over removed attorney ads
- Ads targeted lawsuits alleging social media fuels youth mental health harm
- Lawmakers say takedowns may protect a harmful revenue model
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