Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US

aljazeera.com·Al Jazeera Staff·2026-08-18T18:33:11.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It covers the opening of a major lawsuit against Meta, filed by California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, accusing the company of designing addictive features on Facebook and Instagram that harm children’s mental health and violate privacy laws. The states are seeking billions in damages and sweeping changes to Meta’s platforms, while Meta denies wrongdoing, arguing there is no conclusive evidence linking its services to harm in adolescents.

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