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Aug. 19, 2026 – Among the evidence previewed during opening statements was an analysis the states say used Meta’s own data to identify millions of underage users. According to the states, their expert is expected to testify that approximately 4.6 million children under 13 used Instagram and another 3.9 million used Facebook during the period examined. O’Neill also argued that Meta’s financial success depends heavily on capturing users’ time and attention because advertising accounts for much of the company’s revenue. The states contend that young users were especially valuable because attracting them early could potentially keep them on Meta’s platforms for years.
