Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction

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Published on August 17, 2026 • Originally reported by John Ruwitch. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
In this illustration photo from Oct. 28, 2021, a person watches on a smartphone as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils the Meta logo.

Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.

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