https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-to-face-massive-social-media-addiction-trial-tuesdayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-to-face-massive-social-media-addiction-trial-tuesdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-to-face-massive-social-media-addiction-trial-tuesday#u44756Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:01:08 +0000Meta is set to face a significant trial in California over allegations that it has harmed children through its social media platforms, specifically Instagram and Facebook. The trial, described as the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children, involves multiple states and could result in substantial changes to the company's operations. Meta has claimed that the allegations are 'unsubstantiated'.Why it mattersThis trial is part of a larger wave of lawsuits and regulatory actions against Meta and other social media companies, with many alleging that these platforms have