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Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children
Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims uns...
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Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children is an episode from PBS NewsHour - World by PBS NewsHour. Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even...
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Published Aug 19, 2026, 5:54 long, audio available.
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