California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ag-bonta-says-case-against-meta-is-about-restitution-and-distortion-not-damagesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Meta faces allegations of targeting children for social media addictionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ag-bonta-says-case-against-meta-is-about-restitution-and-distortion-not-damageshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-ag-bonta-says-case-against-meta-is-about-restitution-and-distortion-not-damages#u45659Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:55:09 +0000Meta is on trial, accused by states of targeting children for Facebook and Instagram addiction. California AG Bonta says the case is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages. The trial has drawn parallels to the big tobacco industry. Former Meta engineer testified about the company's practices.Why it mattersThe trial has significant implications for Meta's future. States claim Meta intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive, particularly for children. This case could set a precedent for social media regulation. Meta's practices have faced scrutiny in r