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Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram as landmark trial begins

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram as landmark trial begins

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Published: August 19, 2026 05:05:08 IST

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By Diana Novak Jones and Jonathan Stempel Aug 18 (Reuters) – Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms

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