Meta’s $1.4 Trillion Trial: The Fight Over Facebook & Instagram’s ’Addictive’ Design

2026-08-18

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Meta is on trial as many states accuse the tech giant of designing addictive features that harm children and young adults' mental health. Potentially seeking over a trillion dollars in damages, state attorneys general are taking on Meta's algorithms and Section 230 immunity in a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape the social media landscape. Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the legal strategies behind the trial, how whistleblower testimony could impact Meta's defense, and whether...

Meta is on trial as many states accuse the tech giant of designing addictive features that harm children and young adults' mental health. Potentially seeking over a trillion dollars in damages, state attorneys general are taking on Meta's algorithms and Section 230 immunity in a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape the social media landscape. Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the legal strategies behind the trial, how whistleblower testimony could impact Meta's defense, and whether "regulation by litigation" could force major changes to the platform.

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PLUS, commentary by FOX News analyst Kat Timpf.

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