Meta settles with states over social media harms
In a historic agreement reached on August 26, 2026, Meta Platforms agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a massive, bipartisan multi-state lawsuit accusing the tech giant of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and fueling a national youth mental health crisis. Approved by a California federal judge, the landmark settlement represents the largest-ever payout Meta has faced regarding child safety litigation.
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