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Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states for up to $18 billion
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steve Kopack | NBC News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Further details about the settlement and its terms are available from the court filing and the company's statement. A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over social media addiction.
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over social media addiction. The company at the center of the suit, which owns popular platforms, will make a significant payment. This payment can be used for various purposes, including initiatives to keep young people safe online.
The settlement involves multiple states, including California. As part of the agreement, new measures will be implemented to restrict access to certain content and limit usage among teenagers.
Further details about the settlement and its terms are available from the court filing and the company's statement.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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