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- An Oakland jury began trial of the lawsuit by 29 states accusing Meta of violating privacy laws and claimed it found “millions” of 11- and 12-year-olds, though Meta says 100,000 exist.
- The states seek billions and demand removal of “like” counts and infinite-scroll features.
- Megan O’Neill cited documents calling teen use an “addict’s narrative,” while Meta attorney Paul Schmidt said addiction does not exist and privacy rules block age verification.
