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Meta plans $17B settlement on teen social media
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— Aug 26, 2026
Meta has agreed to multibillion-dollar settlements with state attorneys general to resolve lawsuits alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens, with penalties ranging from about $16.68 billion to $18 billion and court approval required. The deals include stringent safety measures—default daily time limits, night and school modes, stronger age verification and parental controls, and independent oversight—to curb addictive features and protect underage users.
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