# Landmark US trial over Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins

https://mins.news/en/item/25425

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-18 18:33 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/18/landmark-trial-on-metas-impact-on-childrens-mental-health-begins-in-us?traffic_source=rss

> Opening statements have begun in a federal case brought by 29 US states against Meta. The states allege that Facebook and Instagram were designed to hook young users, encourage excessive use and collect data from children under 13. Meta rejects the claims as unsubstantiated and says it has strong protections for teenagers.

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