# Meta reaches up to $18 billion in settlements over children’s social media addiction

https://mins.news/en/item/33328

- Reuters, 2026-08-26 15:35 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/meta-reaches-18-billion-settlements-over-childrens-social-media-addiction-2026-08-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8f07b38f08580001b67169

> Meta Platforms agreed to make major changes to Facebook and Instagram and pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims brought by most U.S. states. The states alleged that Meta designed the platforms to addict children and misled consumers about their safety.

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