# Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit

https://mins.news/en/video/20276

- France 24 English, 2026-08-12 13:46 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avS5VX-A9Hc

> Mark Zuckerberg’s technology company Meta is facing a $1.4 trillion lawsuit. The case alleges that the company deliberately created addictive platform features to keep children engaged. Parents have for years expressed concern about the effects of Facebook and Instagram on young people’s mental health. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

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