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Meta heads to court in kids social media addiction trial
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Four states sue Meta over claims its platforms were designed to hook kids and hid mental health risks.
WHAT:
Four states sue Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to hook kids and concealed mental health risks.
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Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
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