Jury selection began on Aug. 12 in a federal trial over allegations that Meta Platforms designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children.
Twenty-nine state attorneys general are part of the suit against the social media platform.
The Oakland, California trial is expected to last nearly two months and will first hear allegations by California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey that Meta’s design was created to keep young people hooked and mislead users about safety.
Additionally, the trial will cover claims by all 29 states that the company illegally collected children’s data in violation of federal law.
Meta spokespeople deny these claims, saying they are confident that the case will show the company’s commitment to supporting youth….