TechMeta reaches $17B settlement with states over teen social media addiction

Name: Meta reaches $17B settlement with states over teen social media addiction
Uploaded: 2026-08-26T17:44:41.000Z
Description: Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and strengthen child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction. Attorneys general from 47 states announced the settlement, which addressed claims that the platforms undermined children’s mental health.

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and strengthen child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction. Attorneys general from 47 states announced the settlement, which addressed claims that the platforms undermined children’s mental health.

The Associated Press 2026-08-26 17:44