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Re:Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks after first day of Meta... by natemurthy on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @04:08PM (#49366539)
It's so strange how much skepticism technologists on HN have of our court system. Take a look at the evidence already presented and read the complaint sheets that are publicly available (4:23-cv-05448-YGR - People of the State of California v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al). The state AGs have a very strong body of evidence. If I were betting person, I would expect that Meta loses this case from the arguments I've seen presented. The reason why they're in court in the first place is because the AGs have provable claims.

P.s. I'm literally typing this from inside the courthouse in Oakland, public audio live stream is available from the court website

Re:Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks after first day of Meta... by AnimalMuppet on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @05:17PM (#49367326)
I learned a long time ago (SCO v IBM) that one side sounds convincing, if you just read that side's filings, statements, and arguments. Did Meta give their opening statement yet? If so, how was it compared to the AG's statements?

Are you going to all the days, or just today? If all the days, would you consider doing a Tell HN each day after they wrap up, with an eyewitness summary?