Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California

Meta faces a federal trial over child safety claims that could bring major financial penalties and changes to Facebook and Instagram.

# Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California Meta faces a federal trial over child safety claims that could bring major financial penalties and changes to Facebook and Instagram. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/meta-attorneys-general-california-federal-trial-astronomical-consequences.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*