Meta is considering a mid-trial settlement with 29 US states amid allegations that Facebook and Instagram were intentionally addictive and mishandled young users' personal data.
The case is ongoing in California
Aug 26, 2026
12:34 pm
What's the storyMeta Platforms is said to be considering a mid-trial settlement with 29 US states.
The discussions come amid a federal court trial in California over claims that the company intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for young users.
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