The trial, set to commence on 18 August, stems from a 2023 lawsuit filed by 29 U.S. states—including California and New York—accusing Meta of violating federal and state privacy laws governing children and of intentionally designing its platforms to foster addictive usage among youth.
BBC North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains how this case could reshape the way adolescents use social media in the United States and potentially worldwide.
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