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Meta faces mammoth fine in landmark social media trial
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Siliconangle
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Aug. 18, 2026, 1:50 a.m.
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Meta Platforms Inc. is facing a landmark trial over allegations from 30 U.S. states that its social media apps are addictive and harmful to young users, potentially resulting in a trillion-dollar fine and changes to Facebook and Instagram.
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