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Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
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· August 26, 2026
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Key takeaway This settlement resolves claims filed by 47 states and brings an end to a landmark trial.
Meta has reached a settlement in a case involving teen social media addiction. 8 billion as part of the agreement. Court records show that Meta will also implement child-safety measures on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
This settlement resolves claims filed by 47 states and brings an end to a landmark trial. Further details about the settlement and the trial are available from the source, including the terms of the child-safety measures and the specifics of the claims filed by the states.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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