Wired iconWiredAug 21, 2026

Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here

Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it's a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.

Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here

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Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it's a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.

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Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it's a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.

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