# Meta settles child harm claims for $18B, promises new safety features

https://mins.news/en/video/33458

- CNN, 2026-08-26 18:01 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xniF9sqVpo

> Meta said Wednesday it will pay about $18 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 states, which accused the company of intentionally designing addictive platforms that harmed young people’s mental health. The landmark legal battle ends with Meta agreeing to platform changes, including daily time limits for teen users, according to a court filing.

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