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'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.
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Opening arguments have begun in federal court as four states sue Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, alleging the company knew its platforms could addict children and misrepresented the risks. The plaintiffs contend Meta deliberately concealed the danger to youth. The trial marks the first major child‑safety case against the tech giant.
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