Event Brief
Aug 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Meta trial opens with claims it targeted children
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A California lawyer said Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children as a US states lawsuit trial begins.
WHO: A lawyer for California
WHAT: Said Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The trial began in a lawsuit by 29 US states accusing Meta of designing the platforms to addict children.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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