EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 5 MIN
Is Social Media’s Reckoning Finally Here?
from Wisconsin's Afternoon News
ABC News legal analyst Royal Oakes joins to discuss a landmark lawsuit against Meta as dozens of states accuse the social media giant of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep young users hooked at the expense of their mental health. With opening statements now underway, we examine what’s at stake, the allegations surrounding features like infinite scrolling and notifications, Meta’s defense, and why the company could face staggering financial penalties. Is this the moment that fundamentally changes social media, or just the beginning of a much larger battle?
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