Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
First publishedAug 18, 11:36 UTC
Last updatedAug 19, 12:08 UTC · 8m ago
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Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
Reported by 18 outlets — BBC World, NPR News, BBC US & Canada, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, and 7 more. See all sources ↓
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In brief
- What's the story?
- Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
- How widely is it covered?
- 18 outlets, average source rating 7.6/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 8m ago.
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First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to begin
Sources12TypeCoverageBBC World
NPR News
BBC US & Canada
CBS News
PBS NewsHour
NBC News
The Guardian US
Al Jazeera
The Hill
LA Times California
Investing.com · Stock Market
Seattle Times
Sources (18)
Avg source rating 7.6/10BBC World9
NPR News9
BBC US & Canada9
CBS News8
PBS NewsHour8
CBS News8
PBS NewsHour8
PBS NewsHour8
NBC News8
CBS News8
The Guardian US8
Al Jazeera7
The Hill7
LA Times California7
Al Jazeera7
Investing.com · Stock Market6
Seattle Times6
Investing.com · Stock Market6
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