Frances Haugen & Meta Platforms — Instagram

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 — Instagram: Meta Platforms — Instagram is the other platform at the center of the lawsuit, with allegations that its features are deliberately addictive to young users. The trial could lead to significant design changes, impacting its popularity and Meta's advertising 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 — Instagram: Meta Platforms — Instagram is referenced in the context of Meta Platforms's internal research on teen mental health, serving as an example of corporate knowledge and whistleblowing. It is not directly involved.