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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 11 MIN

Tech Thursday: 29 US States Take On Meta Over Safety Record

from The Last Word with Matt Cooper

A landmark US case is asking whether Meta deliberately designed parts of it's social media platforms to keep children and teenagers compulsively engaged. The case further claims that Meta knew those designs could cause harm, and then misled the public about the risks. Andy O'Donoghue explains the case and the implications for Meta if the US states are successful. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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