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What’s at Stake for Meta in Landmark Social Media Trial?

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 18 August 2026, 10:00 UTC 1 min read
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Meta is headed to federal court in California Tuesday to face a coalition of 29 state attorneys general over claims that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among young users. Balázs Penz reports on Bloomberg Television.

Meta is headed to federal court in California Tuesday to face a coalition of 29 state attorneys general over claims that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among young users. Balázs Penz reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
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