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Meta Agrees to Settlement in Youth Addiction Case

Updated 2026-08-26 14:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Meta has settled a $16.68 billion lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to significant changes on its platforms. The settlement aims to address concerns about the impact of social media on young users.

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