Meta faces a kids safety trial that could cost it hundreds of billions of dollars – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health

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Meta faces a kids safety trial that could cost it hundreds of billions of dollars.

Beginning at 11 AM Eastern, you can stream opening arguments in a trial where 29 attorneys general allege Meta harmed consumers through addictive design. Meta denies this, and warned damages could reach $1.4 trillion — nearing its market cap. The AGs say they’d likely be closer to $200 billion.

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