An average of 12.2% of Instagram users and 16.6% of Facebook users reported seeing graphic violence.

Alleged by plaintiffs

Narratives:Knowledge

Harms:Hate speech

PLAINTIFFS’ CHARACTERIZATION

For example, a TRIPS report from May 11, 2020, showed that an average of 19.3% of users on Instagram and 17.6% of users on Facebook reported witnessing hate speech or discrimination on the Platforms. In the same report, an average of 12.2% of Instagram users and 16.6% of Facebook users reported seeing graphic violence on the Platforms, and over 20% of users on both Platforms witnessed bullying and harassment.

Unnamed employee, as quoted by plaintiffs

Source: Complaint for Injunctive and Other Relief, California v. Meta