In a bid to crack down on harmful activities, the model – which is designed with young people in mind – limits access to controversial topics such as self-harm and sexual content. AI companies have long been criticised for exposing young people and children to graphic and inappropriate content online. In response to growing concern...Read More
Updated August 19, 2026 at 4:51 AM EDT Sign up for alerts on breaking news and exclusive reporting from NPR OAKLAND, Calif. – A landmark trial got underway on Tuesday pitting Meta Platforms against a consortium of states accusing the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and misleading the public about it....Read More
Opening statements began Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children. Here’s what to know. Opening statements began Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking...Read More
Updated August 18, 2026 at 7:37 PM EDT Sign up for alerts on breaking news and exclusive reporting from NPR OAKLAND, Calif. – A landmark trial got underway on Tuesday pitting Meta Platforms against a consortium of states accusing the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and misleading the public about it....Read More
OAKLAND, Calif. — Meta is once again on trial over dangers its platforms may pose to children. It is once again arguing that it works tirelessly to keep them safe. A pivotal trial for the parent company of Instagram and Facebook kicked off in a California federal court Tuesday, with four states seeking billions of...Read More
Lawyers began opening arguments in the trial brought by four state attorneys general against social media giant Meta, arguing that it designed its platforms to hook kids. Transcript MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A federal judge heard opening arguments today in the lawsuit brought by four state attorneys general against Meta. This is the latest in...Read More
People walk outside of a Federal Courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Kentucky Division Chief of Consumer and Senior Protection Chris Lewis, left, and Colorado’s Chief Trial Counsel Jason Slouthouber, middle, arrive at a Federal Courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) OAKLAND, Calif. | Opening...Read More
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Colorado is one of 29 states suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with Attorney General Phil Weiser claiming the conglomerate is intentionally marketing to kids. A bipartisan group of attorneys general from across the U.S. appeared in court in California today for opening statements in a trial...Read More
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