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29 States Put Meta on Trial Over Kids’ Privacy

8/19/2026

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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.