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Meta tells jury it did not design Instagram and Facebook to addict children
Aug 19, 2026
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by Micah Abiodun
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Meta denied on Tuesday that it deliberately engineered Facebook and Instagram to addict children as opening statements began in an Oakland federal court trial brought by 29 states and led by California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey. Prosecutors, including California deputy attorney general Megan O’Neill, say Meta prioritized engagement over child safety, creating regulatory, reputational and adoption risks for the company that could influence oversight and corporate governance.
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Meta rejected accusations on Tuesday that it deliberately built Facebook and Instagram to addict children, as opening statements began in Oakland federal court in a case brought by 29 states. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are leading at trial. California deputy attorney general Megan O’Neill told the jury Meta’s model was to “hook the...
