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Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California

Meta faces a federal trial over child safety claims that could bring major financial penalties and changes to Facebook and Instagram.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET

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