# States Take Meta to Trial in California in The Biggest Fight Yet Over Social Media Harms to Children > Source: > Published: 2026-08-17 13:43:33+00:00 [Social Media](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/tag/social-media/) # States Take Meta to Trial in California in The Biggest Fight Yet Over Social Media Harms to Children The trial set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California. The trial set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California. August 17, 2026 (AP) – Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one [going to trial](https://apnews.com/article/instagram-facebook-children-teens-harms-lawsuit-attorney-general-1805492a38f7cee111cbb865cc786c28?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com) this week in California. States are seeking extensive financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram. This BroadbandLive discussion will examine the emerging global AI governance landscape and the growing tension between regulatory oversight and technological innovation. NABJ hands African-American McCoy, CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, a 'Thumbs Down’ award over vaguely described concerns about his treatment of Black journalists at WISH‑TV in Indianapolis The agency's 706 report did not include analysis of broadband affordability or adoption The FCC has said it will not act on the underlying license applications until Team Telecom completes its review.