Event Brief
Meta trial over alleged effort to hook kids
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Trial begins in California over claims Meta worked to attract and retain young users; experts warn it could reshape social media practices.
WHO: Meta and plaintiffs in California’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit
WHAT: A trial began over allegations that Meta tried to hook children and young users
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The lawsuit alleges Meta made efforts to attract and retain young users
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