Meta is pushing back against claims that Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children hooked as a major U.S. trial begins in California.
Several states say features like recommendations, notifications, likes, and endless feeds encourage young users to spend more time online.
They also accuse Meta of misleading people about child safety and collecting data from some children under 13 without proper parental consent.
Meta denies the claims and says it has added protections such as parental controls, privacy settings, and limits on teen accounts.
The case involves 29 states, with the current trial focusing on California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey.
If Meta loses, it could face financial penalties and may need to change how its platforms work for younger users.
The case could also have a wider impact on social media companies and how they design products used by children.
The court will examine company records, expert evidence, and Meta's approach to youth safety.
It will ultimately consider whether social media design itself can play a role in harm to young users.
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