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Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
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Meta is facing a major lawsuit from 30 US states alleging that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, harm children through addictive design features. The trial could force the company to fundamentally alter its recommendation algorithms and user interface.
Image source, Getty Images By Kali Hays Technology reporter Published 17 August 2026, 00:27 BST Updated 6 hours ago Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations.
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