Meta settles social media addiction case for $16.7B
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Meta and attorneys general from California and other states reached a settlement in a federal trial over allegations that the company misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms. The deal is valued at $16.7 billion.
WHO:Meta; state attorneys general (including California)
WHAT:Meta reached a settlement with California and other states in a federal trial over allegations of misrepresenting child-related mental health harms.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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