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UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Aug 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Four US states sue Meta over alleged child harm
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Four US states filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging Facebook and Instagram are made addictive for children.
WHO: Four US states
WHAT: Filed a lawsuit against Meta alleging Facebook and Instagram were deliberately made addictive for children
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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