Meta faces landmark child-safety case in court

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Meta is back in court over child safety, with the case described as landmark and potentially capable of forcing significant changes to core Facebook and Instagram features.

WHO: Meta

WHAT: Meta faces a landmark court case over child safety that could require changes to core Facebook and Instagram features.

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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Meta faces multistate lawsuit over social media effects · Aug 22, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Trial over Meta’s alleged child social media harm begins · Aug 19, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
States seek $200B penalty against Meta over child addiction · Aug 19, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Four US states sue Meta over alleged child harm · Aug 18, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Meta heads to court in kids social media addiction trial · Aug 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET

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