# Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark teen social media addiction trial

https://mins.news/en/item/33184

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-26 13:51 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://bit.ly/3S8TYkY

> Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and introduce child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram. The deal would end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims brought by 47 states.

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