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Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram

Published by Al Jazeera 19 August 2026 at 06:20
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Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram
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A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.

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