Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

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April 10, 2026
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Meta pulled Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits after losing a landmark trial.

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Meta pulled Facebook ads that were recruiting individuals for social media addiction lawsuits. This action follows the Facebook owner recently losing a landmark social media addiction trial in California. The removal of these ads suggests a strategic shift in Meta's approach to legal challenges regarding its platforms. This could indicate an effort by the company to mitigate further litigation or manage public perception following the recent trial outcome.

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