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Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
Monday, August 17, 2026
Four states filed lawsuits against Meta Platforms, alleging the company designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to minors and concealed known mental health risks associated with the platforms. The states did not identify specific design features in available court documents. Meta has not yet filed a public response to the allegations.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5930701/meta-trial-kids-social-media-addiction
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