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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 18, 2026 22:11 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Aug 18, 2026
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Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.

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  • ID #24714
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 18, 2026
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