Meta faces pivotal US trial in Oakland after bruising year in court
By Maria Dinzeo ( August 15, 2026, 00:21 GMT | Comment) -- It's been a tough year for Meta Platforms, legally speaking. After two punishing losses over youth safety and social media addiction, it's set to take on its biggest courtroom battle yet against four US state attorneys general.It’s been a tough year for Meta Platforms, legally speaking. After two punishing courtroom losses over youth safety and social media addiction, the company is now heading into its biggest battle yet: a US federal trial against four state attorneys general over allegations that it designed its platforms to encourage compulsive use by young people while misleading the public about the risks....
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