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A coalition of US states is suing Meta over claims its social media platforms are harmful to teens' mental health and were intentionally designed to be addictive.
If the tech giant is found liable, the trial judge could impose civil penalties and order significant changes to Facebook and Instagram.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is due to testify at the trial.
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