Researchers academics and parents agree that instagram is inherently not designed for younger teens

PLAINTIFFS’ CHARACTERIZATION

Karina Newton: "it's not 'regulators' or 'critics' who think [I]nstagram is unhealthy for young teens—it's everyone from researchers and academic experts to parents. [T]he blue print of the app is inherently not designed for an age group that don't have the same cognitive and emotional skills that older teens do."

Unnamed employee, as quoted by plaintiffs

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