A group of attorneys general is suing Meta over mental health risks for youths

NPR | By Rachael Myrow

Published August 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM MDT

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Attorneys general from several states are bringing Meta Platforms to court over claims that the company's products are addictive to kids and teens, and that Meta failed to warn the public.

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