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Meta faces a historic federal trial accused of engineering Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for teens, likened to a “big tobacco moment” with 29 states demanding a $200 billion penalty and structural changes to protect kids. Prosecutors argue the company’s business model thrives on exploitation, hiding addictive design while collecting data — while Meta denies wrongdoing and claims it’s implemented safeguards. Mothers of children harmed, including those who died by suicide, are testifying, demanding accountability. Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram’s Adam Mosseri are expected to testify. The trial, set to last six weeks with a verdict in October, could reshape tech regulation and set a precedent for lawsuits against TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.

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