Meta faces US states' trial over alleged social media addiction in children

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A trial has begun in the United States stemming from a major lawsuit filed by multiple US states against Meta. The case centers on allegations that Meta deliberately hooked children on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Meta has pushed back against the core premise of the case, arguing that social media addiction does not exist as a concept. The lawsuit represents a significant legal challenge for the tech giant over its responsibility toward younger users.

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