Meta's Horizon Worlds VR platform blends social interaction and gaming but faced user declines from 300,000 to under 200,000 in 2022. Expansions to mobile/web and 2025 updates like Horizon Engine and AI tools aim to boost accessibility and creation. Despite innovations, adoption lags amid bugs and competition, leaving its metaverse success uncertain.
New York City has sued Meta, Alphabet, Snap, and ByteDance, alleging their platforms' addictive features, like algorithms and infinite scrolling, harm youth mental health, causing anxiety, depression, and risky behaviors. The lawsuit seeks damages and reforms, potentially reshaping tech regulations and corporate accountability for societal costs.
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