‘Profits won.’ The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court

People line up outside the Oakland, California federal courthouse ahead of opening arguments in the trial that four state attorneys general are bringing against Meta Platforms, Inc.

Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.

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