Meta Faces Trial Over Addictive Platforms
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Meta Platforms faces a landmark trial in California, accused by 29 U.S. states of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children. The company denies hooking kids on its platforms, as the trial begins amid accusations of violating children's privacy and using manipulative features.
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Meta denies hooking kids on Facebook, Instagram as trial begins
Meta Platforms is on trial in a landmark case where 29 U.S. states accuse the tech giant of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to foster addiction among children and adolescents. The trial…
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