# Mother of 16-year-old who died by suicide reacts to Meta settlement

https://mins.news/en/video/33506

- Guardian News, 2026-08-26 19:07 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpD-HVuKZGA

> Victoria Hicks, whose daughter Alexandra died by suicide at 16, said she feels “justice is possible” after Meta settled a US trial over teen addiction. On Aug. 26, Meta agreed in an Oakland federal court to create safeguards for teenagers and pay up to $17 billion. Dozens of US states accused the company of addicting and harming children through dangerous products.

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