{
  "id": 2034762,
  "title": "Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/why-states-claim-meta-designed-addictive-features-for-children",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T22:45:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-states-claim-meta-designed-addictive-features-for-children"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by its record of protecting minors. Amna Nawaz discussed the landmark trial with Bloomberg tech reporter Alexandra Levine.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "‘Harvest their data and hide the truth from the public’: Four states seek billions from Meta over child safety practices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/harvest-their-data-and-hide-the-truth-from-the-public-four-states",
        "published": "2026-08-19T20:25:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}