Meta Faces Trial as 29 US States Allege Facebook and Instagram Addict Children

Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, face a federal trial after 29 US states accused the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep children and teenagers on the platforms for longer. California is leading the case. Prosecutors allege that Meta used addictive features and misled the public about possible harms linked to heavy social-media use, including anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Meta denies the allegations and says it has introduced strong safety protections for teenagers. The six-week trial could shape how social-media companies design products used by young people.

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