Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young users — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-meta-engineer-resumes-testimony-in-landmark-trial-over-social-media-s-harm-to-young-usersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Former Meta Engineer Testifies in Youth Mental Health Trialhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-meta-engineer-resumes-testimony-in-landmark-trial-over-social-media-s-harm-to-young-usershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-meta-engineer-resumes-testimony-in-landmark-trial-over-social-media-s-harm-to-young-users#u45475Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:34:18 +0000A former Meta engineer has resumed testimony in a US trial examining the impact of Facebook and Instagram on children's mental health. The legal action focuses on accusations that Meta intentionally designed its platforms to addict young users. These proceedings carry significant implications for the company's future operations and legal liability. Some observers have compared the trial's scope and potential outcomes to historical litigation against the tobacco industry.Why it mattersThe trial addresses whether Meta's product design actively harmed minors to increase engage