Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Meta is facing a major federal trial as state attorneys general accuse the company of designing Facebook and Instagram features that addict children and harm their mental health.

Meta denies the allegations and says it has created strong protections for teens. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify during the six-week trial.

Details: abc6onyourside.com/news/nation-world/meta-landmark-trial-officially-underway-company-faces-social-media-addiction-allegations-instagram-facebook-attorney-general

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