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

https://mins.news/en/video/25027

- France 24 English, 2026-08-18 10:49 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzsu6JvXuoM

> Social media giant Meta is set to defend itself in a landmark trial over accusations that it knowingly and deliberately designed features to make children under 13 addicted to its platforms.

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