# Meta faces new high-stakes trial

https://mins.news/en/video/20067

- France 24 English, 2026-08-12 10:51 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axkLwjHwn4c

> A major trial against Meta has opened, in a case described as social media’s “Big Tobacco moment.” Mark Zuckerberg’s company is defending itself against allegations that it harmed children by designing addictive features for younger users. The claims concern Instagram and Facebook. France 24 journalist Delano D'Souza provides further insight into the proceedings.

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