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

Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
NPR Business Monday 17 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By John Ruwitch 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Chris Delmas)

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.

(Image credit: Chris Delmas)

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