Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle a social media addiction lawsuit involving 29 states, while denying all allegations and liability in the case.
Meta has denied all allegations
Aug 26, 2026
07:19 pm
What's the storyMeta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a massive settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit.
The case was brought by California and several other US states, alleging that Meta's platforms contribute to social media addiction among children.
The settlement came after testimony Tuesday by Instagram head Adam Mosseri. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg had also been expected to…
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The social media giant had been embroiled in a lawsuit with US states over its role in keeping teenagers addicted to social media.
Under the proposed deal, the company pledged to adopt a series of safety features for children using Instagram and Facebook.
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