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Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Trial

Updated 2026-08-26 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Meta and state attorneys general reached a $17B settlement in a trial alleging the company designed its platforms to be addictive for young users. The agreement aims to address concerns over user engagement strategies.

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The Hill
Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users, according to court filings published Wednesday. The proposed settlement, later announced by California Attorney General Rob
2026-08-26 13:43 UTC
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