Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-faces-astronomical-consequences-as-legal-fight-reaches-critical-moment-in-californiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Meta faces landmark trial in California over alleged harm to kidshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-faces-astronomical-consequences-as-legal-fight-reaches-critical-moment-in-californiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-faces-astronomical-consequences-as-legal-fight-reaches-critical-moment-in-california#u44849Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:16:08 +0000Meta is on trial in California, accused by states of addicting children to Facebook and Instagram. The company faces 'astronomical' consequences if it loses. States are seeking $1.4 trillion in damages. The trial is a critical moment in the legal fight over social media harms to children.Why it mattersThis trial is a significant development in the ongoing debate over social media's impact on children's mental health. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has faced intense scrutiny over its platforms' effects on young users. The outcome could have far-reac