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  "id": 3402812,
  "title": "Sources: Meta and state AGs have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of the social media addiction lawsuit, which is currently in its second week of trial (Bloomberg)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/sources-meta-and-state-ags-have-discussed-a-possible-mid-trial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T02:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Techmeme",
    "slug": "techmeme",
    "url": "https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-26/meta-states-have-discussed-settling-teen-social-media-harm-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Meta Platforms and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of a lawsuit accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to young users. The trial, currently in its second week, was brought by 29 states, including California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey.\n\nThe lawsuit claims Meta knowingly and deliberately designed features that addict children to its platforms, contributing to the youth mental health crisis. According to Investing.com, a federal appeals court declined to halt the trial just days before jury selection began on August 12.\n\nMeta's Instagram CEO, Adam Mosseri, testified in court, defending the platform's safety record and addressing concerns about a feature designed to encourage young users to take breaks, as reported by Associated Press. Some state attorneys general have announced plans for press conferences, with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford's office planning to announce a major consumer protection settlement involving a leading technology company.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/instagram-chief-takes-the-stand-in-a-trial-pitting-meta-against-3368656",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:37:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/instagram-head-adam-mosseri-testifies-in-defense-of-meta-in-child",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:50:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/instagram-chief-takes-the-stand-in-a-trial-pitting-meta-against",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}