# Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with US states over social media harm to teens

https://mins.news/en/item/33234

- France 24, 2026-08-26 14:31 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260826-meta-reaches-17-billion-settlement-with-us-states-over-social-media-harm-teens

> Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $17 billion to settle claims brought by 47 US states. State attorneys general accused the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to deliberately addict teenagers while misleading the public. The agreement also requires added child-safety measures.

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