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How the Meta trial could change social media for young people
The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children.
August 18, 2026If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
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How the Meta trial could change social media for young people
The trial on 18 August stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, including California and New York, in which they claim Meta violated federal and state privacy laws for children and delibera
bbc.co.uk•August 18, 2026
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operation
bbc.co.uk•August 17, 2026