Meta faces major US trial over alleged youth social media addiction
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-08-12 23:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Technology & AI, Law & Courts, Media, Crime & Justice
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Meta faces a high-stakes trial in California over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep minors hooked. A coalition of U.S. states is seeking sweeping changes to the platforms and potentially up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.
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