https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-stares-down-trillion-dollar-threat-as-landmark-social-media-trial-beginsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-stares-down-trillion-dollar-threat-as-landmark-social-media-trial-beginshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-stares-down-trillion-dollar-threat-as-landmark-social-media-trial-begins#u45058Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:20:55 +0000Meta began a landmark federal trial on Tuesday in Oakland regarding allegations that the company created harmful and addictive products for children. The legal action involves 29 states seeking damages over child data and social media addiction. While some sources report states are seeking $200 billion, others indicate the threat could exceed $1 trillion. The trial focuses on whether Instagram and Facebook were designed to hook young users, with potential outcomes that could force fundamental changes to how both platforms operate.Why it mattersThis case is part of a broader wave of thousands o