Meta faces unprecedented legal battle | Social Media Today

Meta is facing a major legal battle as 29 U.S. state attorneys general accuse the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram features to be addictive and harmful to children and teens. The trial began in California on August 18, 2026, and potential liabilities could exceed $1 trillion if the broader claims succeed. Meta continues to dispute the allegations and argues that social media addiction is not a formally recognized psychological condition.