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Meta Faces Its “Tabacalera Moment”: the Judgment that Can Change the Business of Social Networks

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Nearly 30 years ago, big U.S. tobacco companies faced a legal battle that ended with a multi-million dollar fracture and the modification of the way they advertised and marketed their products, especially against minors. Now, 29 states in the U.S. are trying to bring a similar discussion to Meta’s social networks. At the trial, which takes place in Oakland, California, accusers point to Meta’s design of Facebook and Instagram with features aimed…

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The 'likes', the infinite scroll or the automatic videos are the main ones accused of generating addiction in minors in this historic trial against Meta.More information: Social networks, in front of their 'smoking moment': these are the functions that can hook up "as slots"

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Nearly 30 years ago, big U.S. tobacco companies faced a legal battle that ended with a multi-million dollar fracture and the modification of the way they advertised and marketed their products, especially against minors. Now, 29 states in the U.S. are trying to bring a similar discussion to Meta’s social networks. At the trial, which takes place in Oakland, California, accusers point to Meta’s design of Facebook and Instagram with features aimed…

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Expansion broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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