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Meta © agences 12:21 Issued on: 09/02/2026 - 22:57

From the show Reading time 1 min The world's biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for the first, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, began on Monday. Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with data scientist, former whistleblower at Facebook and advocate for social media accountability, Frances Haugen.

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