Frances Haugen & Meta Platforms

Frances Haugen: Haugen's 2021 whistleblower testimony and the 'Meta Platforms Files' she leaked triggered the multistate investigation that led to this lawsuit. Her disclosures are central to the states' case, though she is not expected to testify in this trial.

Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms is one of the platforms at the center of the lawsuit, accused of being designed to be addictive to minors. The trial could force changes to its features, such as infinite scroll and likes, affecting its user engagement and revenue.

Frances Haugen: Frances Haugen is cited as a whistleblower who exposed Meta Platforms's internal research, illustrating the importance of independent voices. She is not directly involved in the Anthropic dispute.

Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms is mentioned as an example of a company that failed to warn the public about risks, contrasting with Anthropic's actions. It is not directly involved in the dispute.