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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Barbara Ortutay and Kaitlyn Huamani

Meta trial begins as states accuse company of harming children online

Meta is once again facing legal scrutiny over the potential risks its platforms pose to children while maintaining that it works tirelessly to keep users safe.

The high-stakes trial involving the parent company of Facebook and Instagram began Tuesday in a California federal court, where four states are demanding billions of dollars in damages and structural changes to how Meta operates.

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