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18 August 2026

'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court

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Source reporting: NPR News

'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court

Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger. (Image credit: John Ruwitch)

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