Meta faces major trial over allegations of addictive features harming children

France 24 · first seen 12.08.2026

A high-stakes trial opens against Meta regarding allegations that Instagram and Facebook features intentionally harm children through addictive design.

A major trial has opened against Meta regarding child safety and addictive social media design.
The legal proceeding is being compared by observers to historical tobacco industry litigation.

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