LIVEMeta goes on trial over social media addiction and child privacy claimsStates are seeking billions of dollars from the social media giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram.

Meta will go on trial today over claims it violated a series of federal and state privacy laws for children.

The Instagram and Facebook owner is accused of designing its platforms to be addictive to young people and violating child privacy laws.

Four states are due in court today seeking billions of dollars from Meta – it follows a lawsuit filed by 29 states in 2023 arguing the business violated child privacy laws.

The states are also demanding it makes changes to Instagram and Facebook, including changes to “like” counts and the infinite-scroll function.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has described the case as “the largest consumer protection lawsuit in American history”.

A Meta spokesperson said the company “strongly” disagrees with the allegations, insisting it has a “longstanding commitment to supporting young residents”.

Stick with us ahead of the trial getting under way in Oakland, California.