Meta to pay $17 billion to settle teen addiction case
By The BriefBrief
Meta Platforms agreed to pay US$17 billion and add child-safety measures to Facebook and Instagram to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction. The settlement resolves claims filed by 47 US states and cuts short a case that had been expected to reach a jury trial in federal court.
WHO:Meta Platforms
WHAT:Agreed to pay US$17 billion and add child-safety measures to Facebook and Instagram to settle teen social media addiction claims by 47 US states.
WHEN:Aug 26, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The settlement ends a landmark trial over claims that teen social media use is addictive and resolves lawsuits filed by 47 US states.
