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Meta Plans ‘Arena’ Betting App Amid Youth Addiction Ruling

6/25/2026

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Meta is allegedly developing a predictions-market app called “Arena” for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users.
Frances Haugen says Meta’s algorithm gives one point for a “like” and five for an angry emoji.
In 2026 a court found Instagram and other Meta platforms addictive and held the company liable for harm to minors.
Critics say the betting app exploits addictive behavior among young people, a claim CEO Mark Zuckerberg denies.

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Story summary

Meta is allegedly developing a predictions-market app called “Arena” for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users.
Frances Haugen says Meta’s algorithm gives one point for a “like” and five for an angry emoji.
In 2026 a court found Instagram and other Meta platforms addictive and held the company liable for harm to minors.
Critics say the betting app exploits addictive behavior among young people, a claim CEO Mark Zuckerberg denies.