# Is Meta deliberately making children addicted to its social media platforms?

https://mins.news/en/item/25041

- France 24, 2026-08-18 10:49 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/is-meta-deliberately-making-children-addicted-to-its-social-media-platforms

> Meta, the social media giant, is due to defend itself in a landmark trial amid accusations that it knowingly and intentionally designed features that addicted children under 13 to its platforms.

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