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If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever

If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
BBC Technology Sunday 16 August 2026, 23:27 UTC 1 min read
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Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Meta (ORG) Instagram (ORG) Facebook (ORG) US (LOCATION)
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