Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

PM NEWS Nigeria | 26-08-2026 03:45pm |

Meta Platforms has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with states over claims that its social media platforms contributed to teen social media addiction. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced that the agreement includes $353 million for Virginia, marking one of the largest settlements in state consumer protection history. The settlement resolves a landmark trial involving multiple states.

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