Meta has agreed to pay up to about $18 billion to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive for children. Former US federal prosecutor Jim Trusty comments on the case.

TTRT World2026-08-27 11:51

Meta will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and impose strict limits on teenagers’ use of Facebook and Instagram under agreements with nearly all US states. The settlements end a federal trial alleging that Meta designed its platforms to addict children and misled the public about their safety.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-27 09:29

Meta will pay up to US$18 billion over the next decade and impose strict limits on teenagers’ use of Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states. The deal resolves claims that the platforms were designed to addict children, and experts say it could become a model for thousands of other lawsuits against social media companies.

CCNA2026-08-27 03:51

On Aug. 26, Meta agreed to pay up to roughly $17 billion to resolve claims from several U.S. states. The states alleged that its platforms fostered addiction among teenagers and misled the public. Victoria Hinks, whose daughter died by suicide at 16, welcomed the settlement and said lawsuits against these companies would continue to emerge.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-27 03:00

Meta has agreed to pay as much as $17.1 billion and restrict teen accounts to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram fuel child addiction. The deal could mark a major moment for social media, but critics argue the legal result barely harmed the tech giant.

FFox News2026-08-27 02:45

Meta reached a settlement with 48 states over allegations that it helped addict children to social media.

AABC News2026-08-27 01:37

Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a major child safety case involving claims that social media platforms can harm young users. John Demay, whose son Jordan died after an online sextortion scheme, tells NBC News about his effort to make social media safer for children and families.

NNBC News2026-08-27 01:00

Meta’s $18 billion settlement contains teen-safety measures and conditions that TikTok and YouTube could also adopt, potentially establishing a new industry standard.

RReuters2026-08-27 00:32

Meta has proposed paying up to $17bn to settle accusations from 51 US attorneys general that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users and harm their mental and physical health. The agreement would impose teen time limits, overnight blocks, school-hour notification restrictions, age checks and a ban on cosmetic-procedure filters. About $5bn would be withheld until rival platforms adopt similar safeguards. Court approval is still required.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-26 23:45

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” examines politics and global business. The program reports that Meta has settled a landmark case involving teens and social media. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says the settlement should have been much larger.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-26 23:39

Meta has agreed to an $18bn settlement with US states and territories over claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children. A California judge approved the deal, which also requires Meta to introduce changes intended to better protect children online.

BBBC News2026-08-26 23:30

Meta will pay $18 billion to settle claims that it designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, contributing to a teen mental health crisis. The company admitted no wrongdoing and will make sweeping changes to the apps.

NNBC News2026-08-26 23:28

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a multistate lawsuit alleging teen social-media addiction. The company denies wrongdoing but will make platform changes for younger users, including time limits and hiding like counts. The program also examines how the “Trump effect” helped secure Sen. Darline Graham’s primary victory.

NNBC News2026-08-26 22:30

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by a coalition of states. They accused the company of addicting a generation of children and teens to social media, misleading consumers about safety and improperly collecting minors’ data. Court filings show Meta will also impose daily usage limits and nighttime blocks on its apps.

GGlobal News2026-08-26 21:32

The “Outnumbered” panel examines Meta’s agreement to impose major child-safety restrictions across its platforms after the company reached a massive $16 billion settlement.

FFox News2026-08-26 21:15

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport discusses Meta Platforms’ settlement following a multistate lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram endangered young users through addictive features. NBC News examines how the case could affect other social media companies.

NNBC News2026-08-26 21:00

Meta agreed to a US$16.68-billion settlement over allegations that it designed platforms including Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children. The deal was reached Wednesday during a federal trial in California. Technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy examines what it could mean for Canada.

CCBC News2026-08-26 20:11

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.

GGuardian News2026-08-26 19:07

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims from most U.S. states that it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children. Victoria Hinks, whose daughter died by suicide at 16, said she was “very pleased” with the settlements.

RReuters2026-08-26 19:06

The Vergecast examines Meta’s settlement in its kids’ online-safety trial, including two-hour usage limits, age verification and a $17.1 billion payout. Lauren Feiner and Adi Robertson discuss why Meta settled and what it could mean for debates over teen mental health and social media.

TThe Verge2026-08-26 18:23

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle a social media addiction lawsuit, a massive flash flood strikes the Nepal-China border, and the world remembers country music icon Dolly Parton.

NNBC News2026-08-26 18:17

The proposed deal would set default time limits, strengthen parental controls and add new age checks. The report examines how enforceable the safeguards would be and whether other platforms or countries might follow, alongside Meta’s agreement to pay $16.7 billion over teen social-media addiction claims.

DDW News2026-08-26 18:02

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.

CCNN2026-08-26 18:01

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.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-26 17:44