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Meta settles with states in landmark social media addiction trial

It relates to a case accusing Meta of designing addictive products for children.

ByMax ZahnABCNews logo
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 1:58PM
Meta settles with states in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta agreed to change Instagram and Facebook in a settlement resolving a case brought by states that accused the company of designing addictive products for children.
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Meta on Wednesday agreed to make major changes to its apps Instagram and Facebook in a landmark settlement resolving a case brought by states that accused the social media giant of designing addictive products for children.

A bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general on Wednesday reached a landmark settlement with Meta that will change how young users interact with Instagram and Facebook.

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