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A major federal trial has begun as 29 states, led by New Jersey, California, Colorado, and Kentucky, sue Meta for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for teens, causing severe mental health harm. The states accuse Meta of knowingly exploiting features like endless scrolling and push notifications to boost profits, while misleading regulators and the public. Seeking up to $1.4 trillion in damages, this coalition’s case hinges on whether Meta’s leadership knew the harm and ignored it. Meta denies wrongdoing, calling the suit an overreach and blaming broader industry challenges. The trial, expected to last six weeks, will feature testimony from top executives—including Mark Zuckerberg—and could reshape how tech platforms are held accountable for youth well-being.

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