Opening arguments begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety OAKLAND, Calif. — Opening statements started 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. Video above: Here’s how to stop Meta’s new AI model from...Read More
Opening statements in a landmark case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have begun in the United States, with California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey accusing the social media giant of deliberately making its platforms addictive to young people. The trial, which is expected to last several weeks, began on Tuesday in...Read More
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Dick Durbin of Illinois have launched a Senate investigation into child safety on the Roblox online gaming platform, citing concerns about reports of sexual exploitation and other crimes involving children. Hawley, a Republican who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, and Durbin, the...Read More
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
