States allege Meta hooked kids on social media, misled public on risks in high-profile trial
A group of four states faced off against Meta in a high-profile trial Tuesday in California, accusing the tech giant of hooking young users on its social media sites and misleading the public about the risks. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are part of a coalition o.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from The Hill says: A group of four states faced off against Meta in a high-profile trial Tuesday in California, accusing the tech giant of hooking young users on its social media sites and misleading the public about the risks. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are part of a coalition o.
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- Published: Aug 18, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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