Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction

Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET

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