Meta faces landmark trial over child safety

Meta is going to trial in a landmark case brought by 29 US states alleging its platforms are designed to hook children and hide the harms.

Opening statements began in California federal court, with prosecutors accusing Meta of knowingly exploiting children and misleading the public.

A former Meta engineer testified that CEO Mark Zuckerberg prioritized growth over child safety, calling it a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach to kids under 13.

The case could result in billions in penalties and force fundamental changes to how Instagram and Facebook operate.