Event Brief
Trial over Meta’s alleged child social media harm begins
By The BriefBrief · Sources (33)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Summary: Four US states sue Meta over claims it made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children as the trial begins.
WHO: Four US states
WHAT: States sue Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately made addictive for children; Meta denies the charges.
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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