Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
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- The Guardian Worldseen 7 Aug, 04:38description edited
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Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $567m for mental health harm to children from its platforms. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said the bulk of the money – $420m – would be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services and other costs over the next five years. Continue reading...Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $567m into a fund aimed at redressing adverse mental health impacts from the social media giant’s platforms. The Thursday ruling comes as a part of the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March. At the time, a jury found that the company knowingly harmed children’s mental health...
- ABC News (Australia)seen 7 Aug, 04:38description edited
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A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $US567 million ($806 million) to address harms to young people from its platforms.A court in the US state of New Mexico has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $806 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
- BBC News Worldseen 7 Aug, 05:28description edited
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A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
- bbc.co.ukseen 9 Aug, 00:31description edited
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A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
- pressdemocrat.comseen 9 Aug, 00:31description edited
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The order late Thursday came in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.The order late Thursday came in the second phase of a landmark trial.
- winnipegfreepress.comseen 9 Aug, 00:31description edited
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial.
- fortmorgantimes.comseen 9 Aug, 02:40description edited
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The order late Thursday came in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.The order late Thursday came in the second phase of a landmark trial.
- mercurynews.comseen 9 Aug, 02:40description edited
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The order late Thursday came in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.The order late Thursday came in the second phase of a landmark trial.
- taylorvilledailynews.comseen 10 Aug, 06:19article removed
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A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow - France Info (France)seen 12 Aug, 12:26headline rewritten
Accusé de rendre délibérément Facebook et Instagram addictifs pour les mineurs, Meta affronte un nouveau procèsAccusé d'avoir rendu Facebook et Instagram délibérément addictifs pour les mineurs, Meta fait face à un nouveau procès aux Etats-Unis - Axiosseen 13 Aug, 04:15description edited
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A U.S. Appeals Court said Monday that thousands of lawsuits targeting Meta Platforms , ByteDance's TikTok and other social media outlets can proceed. The big picture: The lawsuits argue that the platforms are addictive and harmful to young people, and have prompted several tech companies to attempt to stamp them out in a years-long process. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Go deeper: Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigationA U.S. Appeals Court said Monday that thousands of lawsuits targeting Meta Platforms , ByteDance's TikTok and other social media outlets over claims that social media is harmful and addictive can proceed. The big picture: Tech companies have thus far skirted major regulatory scrutiny at the federal level, but the lawsuits suggest it isn't immune to heavy court penalties, which can be just as, if not more, punitive in the long term. Driving the news: A Ninth Circuit panel dismissed Meta and...
- brnow.orgseen 15 Aug, 21:42headline rewritten
Ninth Circuit rules that Meta case will proceed • Biblical Recorder9th Circuit rules that Meta case will proceed • Biblical Recorder - Vecernji list (Croatia)seen 17 Aug, 15:01headline rewritten
Najveći udar na Facebook i Instagram dosad: Sve bi se moglo zauvijek promijenitiKraj lajkova, filtera i Storiesa? Događa se najveći udar na Instagram i Facebook - ANSA (Italy)seen 18 Aug, 21:03headline rewritten
Tonfo del 3,5% di Meta a Wall Street con l'avvio del processo a tutela dei minoriAl via il maxi-processo a Meta, 29 Stati americani contro i social - Le Monde (France)seen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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Le géant de la tech affronte, devant la justice fédérale, l’accusation d’une trentaine d’Etats américains d’avoir rendu ses réseaux sociaux addictifs pour les mineurs. Le groupe se voit réclamer quelque 193 milliards de dollars et une refonte de ses deux applications phares.Le géant de la tech est accusé par une trentaine d’Etats américains, devant la justice fédérale, d’avoir rendu ses réseaux sociaux addictifs pour les mineurs. Le groupe se voit réclamer quelque 193 milliards de dollars et une refonte de ses deux applications phares.
- La Repubblica (Italy)seen 19 Aug, 13:25headline rewritten
“Rende i bimbi dipendenti”: il processo a Instagram e Facebook affossa il titolo Meta“Rende i bambini dipendenti”. Meta alla sbarra rischia 1.400 miliardi di dollari di sanzione - France Info (France)seen 19 Aug, 17:31headline rewritten
"Une campagne pour tromper ses utilisateurs" : qu'est-il reproché au groupe Meta, jugé aux Etats-Unis pour avoir "appâté" les adolescents sur Instagram et Facebook ?Qu'est-il reproché au groupe Meta, jugé aux Etats-Unis pour avoir "appâté" les adolescents sur Instagram et Facebook ? - Vecernji list (Croatia)seen 20 Aug, 01:57URL changed
now resolves towww.vecernji.hr/barkod/najveci-udar-na-facebook-i-instagram-dosad-sve-bi-se-moglo-zauvijek-promijeniti-1986981
- sbs.com.auseen 20 Aug, 11:33headline rewritten
These states have a united case against Meta. It could be social media's 'tobacco' momentDesigned to 'exploit' children: Meta faces a historic courtroom reckoning - DW Top Storiesseen 20 Aug, 11:37URL changed
now resolves towww.dw.com/en/us-meta-hooked-children-prosecutors-say-as-trial-over-social-media-harm-begins/a-78408050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- brisbanetimes.com.auseen 20 Aug, 19:56headline rewritten
‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant on trial over social media addiction‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant on trial in trillion-dollar lawsuit over social media addiction - yahoo.comseen 20 Aug, 23:37headline rewritten
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hearsMeta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears - republicanherald.comseen 21 Aug, 02:12description edited
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This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm tied to social media, but rather broader claims that Meta made decisions in designing Instagram and Facebook that put young users at risk.This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm.
- citizensvoice.comseen 21 Aug, 02:12description edited
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This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm tied to social media, but rather broader claims that Meta made decisions in designing Instagram and Facebook that put young users at risk.This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm.
- bostonherald.comseen 21 Aug, 02:12description edited
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This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm tied to social media, but rather broader claims that Meta made decisions in designing Instagram and Facebook that put young users at risk.This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm.
- BBC News Worldseen 21 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hearsMeta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears - times-standard.comseen 21 Aug, 23:46headline rewritten
Former Meta engineer says IG took 'don't ask, don't tell' approachFormer Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13 - El País (Spain)seen 26 Aug, 18:14description edited
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29 estados habían presentado diferentes casos por recopilar datos de menoresEl acuerdo incluye un límite de tiempo de conexión a Facebook e Instagram de dos horas diarias para los menores, que tampoco podrán acceder a las plataformas durante la noche
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)seen 26 Aug, 18:14headline rewritten
Postignuta nagodba u povijesnom suđenju: Meta pristala platiti više od 17 milijardi dolara odštetePovijesna nagodba: Meta plaća rekordnih 17 milijardi dolara zbog ovisnosti djece o Instagramu i Facebooku - iRozhlas (Czechia)seen 26 Aug, 18:14description edited
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(asi 351 miliard korun) za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA firmu vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala tyto dopady před veřejností.Až 351 miliard korun za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA firmu vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala tyto dopady před veřejností.
- Libération (France)seen 26 Aug, 18:14headline rewritten
Accord à l’amiable de 16 milliards de dollars entre des Etats américains et Meta accusé d’avoir favorisé l’addiction aux réseaux sociauxBlocage partiel la nuit, accord à 16 milliards... accusé d’avoir favorisé l’addiction aux réseaux sociaux, Meta trouve un accord avec des Etats américains - ABC (Spain)seen 26 Aug, 18:14headline rewritten
Meta acuerda pagar 16.680 millones de dólares para poner fin a la demanda por causar adicción a menoresMeta se rinde: pagará 17.000 millones de dólares por crear redes sociales adictivas y perniciosas para menores - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 26 Aug, 22:18description edited
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Americká technologická společnost Meta Platforms se dohodla, že zaplatí téměř sedmnáct miliard dolarů (asi 351 miliard korun) za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA ji vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala to před veřejností. Firmu také viní z neoprávněného shromažďování a využívání osobních údajů dětí...Americká technologická společnost Meta Platforms se dohodla, že zaplatí téměř sedmnáct miliard dolarů (asi 351 miliard korun) za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA ji vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala to před veřejností. Firma se stala rovněž terčem obvinění z neoprávněného shromažďování a využívání...
- Politico Europeseen 26 Aug, 22:18headline rewritten
Meta agrees to pay $17B, adopt kids’ safety features to resolve US lawsuitsMeta will 17 Milliarden Dollar zahlen, um Rechtsstreitigkeiten in den USA beizulegen - ABC News (Australia)seen 26 Aug, 22:18description edited
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Meta has agreed to a wide-ranging deal settling all claims in US federal and state courts which alleged the company's platforms harmed children.Meta has agreed to a wide-ranging deal settling all claims in US federal and state courts, which alleged the company's platforms harmed children.
- France Info (France)seen 26 Aug, 22:18headline rewritten
Meta accepte de restreindre de l'usage d'Instagram et Facebook par les mineurs aux Etats-Unis et de payer des milliards pour clore un procès historiqueMeta accepte de restreindre de l'usage d'Instagram et Facebook pour les mineurs aux Etats-Unis et de payer des milliards pour clore un procès historique - The Hillseen 27 Aug, 01:31headline rewritten
Meta reaches $18B deal on kids' use of Facebook, Instagram: Four takeawaysMeta reaches $18B deal on kids' use of Facebook, Instagram: 4 takeaways - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 27 Aug, 15:51headline rewritten
Meta: 18-Milliarden-Vergleich in den USA fällt für Konzern glimpflich ausMeta: Warum die 18-Milliarden-Dollar-Strafe den US-Konzern nicht schmerzt - The Guardian Worldseen 27 Aug, 15:51headline rewritten
First Thing: Meta agrees to make sweeping changes to apps for teensMeta agrees to make sweeping changes to apps for teens - Japan Timesseen 27 Aug, 15:51description edited
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Meta's move to restrict teenagers' use of social media in the U.S. shows companies have tools to better protect young people online, Australian officials said on Thursday, as the country grapples with patchy enforcement of restrictions at home.Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children.
- cnet.comseen 28 Aug, 13:42URL changed
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- wglt.orgseen 28 Aug, 13:42URL changed
now resolves towww.wglt.org/local-news/2026-08-26/meta-states-agree-to-17-billion-settlement-in-child-safety-trial
- rappler.comseen 28 Aug, 13:43headline rewritten
Meta reaches $16.68-billion settlement over social media harms to childrenMeta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction - wthitv.comseen 28 Aug, 17:25headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - kmvt.comseen 28 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - reviewjournal.comseen 28 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17B settlement with states in trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $17B settlement in teen social media addiction trial, Nevada could get $256M - sentinelandenterprise.comseen 28 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billionsMeta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billions of dollars - ksnblocal4.comseen 28 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - marinij.comseen 28 Aug, 17:26URL changed
now resolves towww.marinij.com/2026/08/26/meta-reaches-landmark-18-billion-settlement-with-states-in-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction/
- rockfordnewsfirst.comseen 28 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - journal-advocate.comseen 28 Aug, 17:27headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17B settlement in teen social media addiction trialMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - nbcbayarea.comseen 28 Aug, 17:27headline rewritten
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with statesMeta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states for up to $18 billion - irishtimes.comseen 28 Aug, 17:28headline rewritten
Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenMeta reaches $16.68bn settlement over social media harms to children - whdh.comseen 28 Aug, 17:29URL changed
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- news4jax.comseen 28 Aug, 17:30headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction - nbcdfw.comseen 28 Aug, 17:30headline rewritten
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with statesMeta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states for up to $18 billion - nbcchicago.comseen 28 Aug, 21:14headline rewritten
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with statesMeta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states for up to $18 billion - kait8.comseen 28 Aug, 21:15headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - advocate-news.comseen 28 Aug, 21:15headline rewritten
Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billionsMeta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billions of dollars - 1011now.comseen 29 Aug, 00:19headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - eptrail.comseen 29 Aug, 00:20headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17B settlement in teen social media addiction trialMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - wect.comseen 29 Aug, 00:20headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - pottsmerc.comseen 29 Aug, 00:20headline rewritten
Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billionsMeta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billions of dollars - sandiegouniontribune.comseen 29 Aug, 00:20headline rewritten
Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billionsMeta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billions of dollars - techradar.comseen 29 Aug, 00:20headline rewritten
Meta settles its alleged social media harm case for $18B and agrees to massive changes that may be almost impossible to enforceMeta settles its alleged social media harm case for $18B — and agrees to massive changes that may be almost impossible to enforce - abcnews.comseen 29 Aug, 00:21headline rewritten
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kidsA look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies - reporterherald.comseen 29 Aug, 00:21headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17B settlement in teen social media addiction trialMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - South China Morning Postseen 29 Aug, 03:12headline rewritten
Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle teen social media addiction case in USMeta to pay US$18 billion and limit teen access to settle US addiction case - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 29 Aug, 03:12description edited
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Americká technologická společnost Meta Platforms se dohodla, že zaplatí téměř sedmnáct miliard dolarů (asi 351 miliard korun) za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA ji vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala to před veřejností. Firma se stala rovněž terčem obvinění z neoprávněného shromažďování a využívání...Americká technologická společnost Meta Platforms se dohodla, že zaplatí téměř sedmnáct miliard dolarů za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA ji vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala to před veřejností. Firma se stala rovněž terčem obvinění z neoprávněného shromažďování a využívání osobních údajů dětí...
- clickondetroit.comseen 29 Aug, 03:29headline rewritten
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction - mainlinemedianews.comseen 29 Aug, 03:29headline rewritten
Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billionsMeta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billions of dollars - dailylocal.comseen 29 Aug, 03:31headline rewritten
Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billionsMeta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billions of dollars - thenews.com.pkseen 29 Aug, 03:31headline rewritten
Meta agrees to $16.68B settlement With 29 US States over youth social media addiction lawsuitMeta agrees to $18B settlement with 29 US States over youth social media addiction lawsuit - wknofm.orgseen 29 Aug, 03:32URL changed
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- yahoo.comseen 29 Aug, 03:35headline rewritten
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17 billionMeta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion - ksl.comseen 29 Aug, 03:36headline rewritten
$17B settlement reached with states, including Utah, in landmark trial over teen social media useMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction - scmp.comseen 29 Aug, 06:48headline rewritten
Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle social media addiction case in USMeta to pay US$18 billion and limit teen access to settle US addiction case - DW Top Storiesseen 29 Aug, 10:09URL changed
now resolves towww.dw.com/en/social-media-meta-addiction-facebook-tiktok-youtube-mental-health-ai/a-78482023?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- advocate-news.comseen 29 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enoughTime limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough - timescall.comseen 29 Aug, 17:31headline rewritten
Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enoughTime limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough - Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)seen 29 Aug, 20:55URL changed
- Channel News Asiaseen 30 Aug, 00:07URL changed
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- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 03:56URL changed
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Meta settled with 47 states for $17 billion over child addiction claims — no wrongdoing admitted, and its platform reforms lack a proven enforcement mechanism.Meta settled its teen addiction trial for $17 billion — the largest state consumer-protection deal since Big Tobacco — with Zuckerberg avoiding the stand.
- katc.comseen 3 Sept, 03:25article removed
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Fallen teen's parents react to Meta's $17 billion settlement
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The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
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- bbc.co.uk6 Aug, 23:34their copy
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Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit BBC New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into a child mental health fund CNN Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids' mental health and safety on its platforms 10TV Court orders Instagram and Facebook’s Meta to pay $567M to address kids’ mental health online Orange County Register Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million to Address Harm to Kids From Social Media WSJ
- winnipegfreepress.com23:36edited after publishing
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial.
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- pressdemocrat.com23:57edited after publishing
The order late Thursday came in the second phase of a landmark trial.
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- northerndailyleader.com.au23:59
A US court has ruled Meta to pay hundred of millions of dollars to address harms to young...
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A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million and implement changes to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
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Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million to Address Harm to Kids From Social Media WSJ Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico Child Safety Case The New York Times Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit BBC Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online AP News Meta ordered to pay $567 million into abatement fund as remedy to child harms case in New Mexico CNBC
- Le Monde English01:09
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez sued Meta – which makes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – in 2023, alleging the company failed to protect children from online dangers. During closing arguments, prosecutor Linda Singer told jurors that Meta's algorithms had directed adults toward content posted by teenage users.
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- Euronews7 Aug, 04:15their copy
- ABC News (Australia)01:22edited after publishing
A court in the US state of New Mexico has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $806 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
- Al Jazeera English01:51
The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
- South China Morning Post02:12
A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta to pay more than half a billion dollars over the state’s claims that the social media giant created a “public nuisance” and harmed children. Meta was previously ordered to pay US$375 million in damages to New Mexico in March when a jury found the company liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms, among other harms. “We disagree with the ruling and will appeal,” Meta said in a statement Thursday. “We work...
- The Guardian World02:24edited after publishing
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $567m into a fund aimed at redressing adverse mental health impacts from the social media giant’s platforms. The Thursday ruling comes as a part of the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March. At the time, a jury found that the company knowingly harmed children’s mental health...
- hngn.com02:42
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million and impose new safety measures after finding it harmed young users.
- Google News - Top Stories02:48
Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge The New York Times Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit BBC New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health The Guardian Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online AP News Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million to Address Harm to Kids From Social Media WSJ
- DW Top Stories04:02
A New Mexico judge ruled Meta created a "public nuisance" that harmed children's mental health, ordering the company to pay over half a billion dollars in damages and overhaul safety features on Facebook and Instagram.
- slguardian.org05:15
A court in the US state of New Mexico has ruled that Meta must pay 567 million US dollars over the psychological harm suffered by children, marking a significant development...
- english.news.cn05:15
Meta ordered to pay 567 mln USD to address children's mental health-
- iheart.com07:33
Meta must pay $567M to a child mental health fund after a New Mexico court ruled its platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The ruling mandates significant operational changes for Meta, which plans to appeal. This is part of broader legal challenges Meta faces across the U.S.
- iheart.com07:33
Meta must pay $567M to a child mental health fund after a New Mexico court ruled its platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The ruling mandates significant operational changes for Meta, which plans to appeal. This is part of broader legal challenges Meta faces across the U.S.
- iheart.com07:33
Meta must pay $567M to a child mental health fund after a New Mexico court ruled its platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The ruling mandates significant operational changes for Meta, which plans to appeal. This is part of broader legal challenges Meta faces across the U.S.
- thenextweb.com08:59
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567m into a youth mental-health fund, ruling it knowingly harmed children. Meta will appeal.
- geo.tv09:29
A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children's...
- iheart.com11:30
Meta must pay $567M to a child mental health fund after a New Mexico court ruled its platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The ruling mandates significant operational changes for Meta, which plans to appeal. This is part of broader legal challenges Meta faces across the U.S.
- iheart.com11:30
Meta must pay $567M to a child mental health fund after a New Mexico court ruled its platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis. The ruling mandates significant operational changes for Meta, which plans to appeal. This is part of broader legal challenges Meta faces across the U.S.
- presstv.co.uk11:30
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million over mental health harms linked to its social media platforms and their impact on children, following a landmark court ruling.
- Google News - Top Stories11:40
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case TechCrunch Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge The New York Times Meta Ordered to Pay Nearly $1 Billion for Harming Children’s Mental Health in Landmark Trial People.com New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over mental health harms to kids online PBS Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit BBC
- punchng.com13:13
A US court has fined Meta $567 million and ordered feature limits on Facebook and Instagram due to child safety concerns, citing "public nuisance."
- tribuneonlineng.com13:45
US judge has ordered Meta to pay another $567 million for failing to rule out the danger its platforms posed to the safety of children
- fox35orlando.com14:05
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
- The Hill14:26
A New Mexico court on Thursday ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million after determining it contributed to the "teen mental health crisis" in the state. The order adds to the $375 million in civil penalties Meta was ordered to pay in the first phase of the trial after a jury...
- editorandpublisher.com14:34
A New Mexico judge ordered the social-media giant to create a new $567 million fund in addition to paying $375 million in previously determined civil penalties.
- hallmarknews.com15:00
A court in the United States state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and introduce stricter safeguards for children using Facebook and Instagram after finding that the social media company created a “public nuisance” that exposed young users to harm. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Judge Bryan Biedscheid, follows an […]
- ibtimes.co.uk15:35
A New Mexico judge fines Meta $567 million, rules Facebook and Instagram created a public nuisance, and orders sweeping AI and child safety reforms after a landmark court decision.
- breitbart.com16:07
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay more than $900 million and restrict how much time young users in the state can spend on its apps, sharply raising the cost of a landmark child safety verdict against Mark Zuckerberg's social media giant.
- yahoo.com17:18
Meta helped fuel the state's youth mental health crisis, a judge ruled.
- Google News - Top Stories17:46
Meta ordered to pay $567M in New Mexico for teen mental health fund KSL.com Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit bbc.com Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge The New York Times Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online AP News Prince Harry Reacts to Meta Settlement: “Change Cannot Wait” Town & Country Magazine
- Google News - Top Stories19:47
Prince Harry Reacts to Meta Settlement: “Change Cannot Wait” Town & Country Magazine Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit BBC Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge The New York Times Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online AP News Roundup: CC’s drive-thru / Meta ordered to pay / ‘Basic business class’ Baton Rouge Business Report
- Google News - Top Stories20:00
Meta ordered to pay $567M by New Mexico court over child mental health harm ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit BBC Prince Harry Reacts to $567 Million Meta Ruling Over Child Safety People.com Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge The New York Times New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over mental health harms to kids online PBS
- bostonherald.com20:32
The ruling requires improved age verification, limit chatbot interactions with children, and reduce addictive features.
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- wral.com7 Aug, 20:13their copy
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- lowellsun.com7 Aug, 20:32their copy
Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- taylorvilledailynews.com06:00removed by the outlet
A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts followIn a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company’s social media platforms to factories. The psychological harm to children who use Facebook and Instagram, he said, can be seen as their pollution. Judge Bryan Biedscheid fined the company $567 million in his ruling Thursday, but he also prescribed steps to clean up what he described as its byproducts. He ordered new safety measures, including a time limit of 90 hours per month for users under 18, AI chatbot restrictions,...
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- abcnews.com8 Aug, 04:04their copy
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- adn.com8 Aug, 16:52their copy
- PBS NewsHour8 Aug, 18:40their copy
- bostonherald.com20:40
The latest penalty is in addition to the $375 million that a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay for violating laws for enabling the mental health harms and sexual exploitation of adolescents.
Mon, 10 August 2026
14 reports- biometricupdate.com16:07
Judge labels social media a public nuisance as regulators gain a potential blueprint for stronger child protection measures.
- Channel News Asia16:13
- Channel News Asia16:13
- Channel News Asia16:13
- Axios18:09edited after publishing
A U.S. Appeals Court said Monday that thousands of lawsuits targeting Meta Platforms , ByteDance's TikTok and other social media outlets over claims that social media is harmful and addictive can proceed. The big picture: Tech companies have thus far skirted major regulatory scrutiny at the federal level, but the lawsuits suggest it isn't immune to heavy court penalties, which can be just as, if not more, punitive in the long term. Driving the news: A Ninth Circuit panel dismissed Meta and...
- Google News - Top Stories18:33
Meta, other tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, court rules NBC News US court rules Meta, other tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction Reuters Social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok can proceed, court rules CBS News 9th Circuit rejects Meta bid to toss youth addiction lawsuits qz.com Judge denies attempt to stall social media trial (META:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
- tribune.com.pk19:10
Lawsuits allege that social media companies intentionally addicted young users, contributing to depression, anxiety
- South China Morning Post19:28
A US appeal court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s Google, ByteDance’s TikTok, and other social media companies over claims they designed their products to be addictive to young users. The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the companies’ bid to reverse a lower court’s ruling forcing them to face some 2,400 lawsuits over the claims filed in federal court. The companies, which also include Snap Inc’s...
- Google News - Top Stories19:33
Meta, others lose appeal to drop thousands of social media addiction lawsuits Axios US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction Reuters US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed Al Jazeera Tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, appeals court rules The Hill Judge denies attempt to stall social media trial (META:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
- Google News - Top Stories20:42
US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction Reuters Meta, others lose appeal to drop thousands of social media addiction lawsuits Axios US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed Al Jazeera Social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok can proceed, court rules CBS News Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals TechCrunch
- Al Jazeera English21:02
US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety
- Google News - Top Stories22:44
Tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, appeals court rules The Hill See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- The Hill22:44
A U.S. Appeals Court on Monday declined to drop the thousands of online safety lawsuits against social media firms, ruling Meta and TikTok appealed the cases too early. In an opinion issued Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined the technology liability shield — Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act — cannot...
- edenmagnet.com.au23:59
An appeals court in the US has permitted thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta, Google, TikTok,...
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- examiner.com.au10 Aug, 23:59their copy
Tue, 11 August 2026
25 reports- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- iheart.com00:37
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled that lawsuits against social media companies like Meta and TikTok can proceed, rejecting their argument for immunity under Section 230. The cases allege these platforms encourage addictive behavior and fail to protect users, particularly young ones.
- Times of India02:24
A US appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits against Meta and other tech giants. These platforms face allegations of designing addictive features for young users. The court rejected appeals, stating Section 230 offers defense, not immunity from lawsuits. Meta also faces a multistate trial over data collection and platform design. This ruling follows a New Mexico court's decision on public nuisance and youth safety.
- arkansasonline.com09:20
A U.S. appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, ByteDance's TikTok and Snap Inc.'s Snapchat over claims they designed their products to be addictive to young users.
- independent.co.uk10:01
The father of Molly Russell, who took her own life after viewing harmful content, gave evidence in the New Mexico case.
- dunyanews.tv10:45
A US appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms (META.O).
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:02
More than 3,100 cases remain pending in consolidated federal litigation
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:01
AMERIČKI sud dopustio je nastavak tužbi protiv Mete, Googlea i TikToka. Kompanije su optužene da namjerno stvaraju ovisnost kod mladih, a sud je odbacio njihov zahtjev za zakonskim imunitetom.
- yahoo.com14:27
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that thousands of lawsuits against social media companies, like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, can proceed.
- Le Figaro (France)17:38
RÉCIT - Des procureurs généraux américains réclament près de l’équivalent de la valorisation boursière du propriétaire d’Instagram, accusé de concevoir des services addictifs. Les plaidoiries d’ouverture sont prévues cette semaine.
Wed, 12 August 2026
12 reports- Channel News Asia05:54
Meta faces a new trial in the United States this week over claims that its platforms were designed to be addictive to children, in a case likened to Big Tobacco's reckoning.
- Tagesschau (Germany)06:59
Im kalifornischen Oakland beginnt heute ein Social-Media-Prozess gegen Meta. Vier Bundesstaaten werfen dem Konzern vor, Minderjährige mit Instagram und Facebook abhängig und psychisch krank zu machen. Von Antje Sieb.
- France Info (France)08:00edited after publishing
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Accusé de rendre délibérément Facebook et Instagram addictifs pour les mineurs, Meta affronte un nouveau procèsLa trentaine d'Etats américains à l'origine des poursuites contre le groupe fondé par Mark Zuckerberg réclament de fortes modifications et restrictions de fonctionnement des réseaux sociaux pour les mineurs, ainsi que des pénalités allant jusqu'à 1 400 milliards de dollars.
- Libération (France)09:46
Les procureurs d’une trentaine d’Etats tenteront de montrer que les plateformes du groupe étaient conçues pour la rétention d’attention. Elles demandent de très lourdes pénalités.
- Channel News Asia10:01
- tportal (Croatia)10:02
Kompanija se opet pronašla pod povećalom nakon što je sud odobrio početak više tisuća tužbi koje velike kompanije, uključujući Metu, optužuju za namjerno uzrokovanje ovisničkog ponašanja
- 24sata (Croatia)10:04
Meta i TikTok pali na sudu: odbijena im je zaštita, a tužbe zbog ovisnosti mladih idu dalje. Veličanstveno suđenje moglo bi ih koštati i 1,4 bilijuna dolara
- irishtimes.com11:17
Legal experts describe trial as ‘existential’, with Meta saying damages could reach $1.4 trillion
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- yahoo.com12 Aug, 10:22their copy
- N1 Info (Croatia)11:24
Meta Platforms (META.O) suočit će se od srijede na saveznom sudu u Kaliforniji s koalicijom državnih odvjetnika zbog tvrdnji da je Facebook i Instagra
- tportal (Croatia)12:36
Meta, koja ima milijarde korisnika diljem svijeta, branit će se ovoga tjedna od skupnih optužbi saveznih američkih država da je nanijela štetu djeci na suđenju u SAD-u, koje stručnjaci uspoređuju s nekadašnjim velikim suđenjem koje je uzdrmalo moćnu američku duhansku industriju
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:48
SUĐENJE Meti pravnici uspoređuju s povijesnim procesima protiv američke duhanske industrije.
- finanznachrichten.de20:42
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Meta Platforms Inc. (META), the parent company of popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, will face several U.S. state governments in a federal court in California
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- brnow.org19:50edited after publishing
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Ninth Circuit rules that Meta case will proceed • Biblical RecorderSAN FRANCISCO (BP) — Thousands of lawsuits claiming that social media platforms knowingly designed their products to be addictive to young users will go forward, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Aug. 10. Meta, which includes Instagram and Facebook, and TikTok joined in an appeal on the basis of Section 230 of [...]Read More...
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- insidermonkey.com18:26
A federal appeals court removed another procedural obstacle facing more than 3,000 lawsuits accusing Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Snap Inc.
Sun, 16 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories13:51
Meta to face massive social media addiction trial Tuesday Yahoo Finance If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever BBC Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness Los Angeles Times States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children WOODTV.com Watch Bonta Says Meta Put Profit Over Children’s Safety Bloomberg.com
- iRozhlas (Czechia)19:26
Služby firmy Meta jsou narušením veřejného pořádku, podobně jako například znečištění ovzduší, konstatoval podle BBC soud v americkém státě Nové Mexiko. Firmě nařídil zaplatit v přepočtu 12 miliard korun za to, že podle něj svým působením poškozuje veřejnost. „Podrobný rozsudek a jasný plán nápravných opatření zatím nikdy nebyl,“ všímá si v Online Plus vědecký redaktor Deníku N Petr Koubský.
Mon, 17 August 2026
19 reports- Google News - Top Stories05:00
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever BBC Meta to face massive social media addiction trial Tuesday Yahoo Finance Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness Los Angeles Times States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children AP News Watch Bonta Says Meta Put Profit Over Children’s Safety Bloomberg.com
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:11
30 AMERIČKIH država tuži Metu zbog štetnog utjecaja na mlade. Traže se velike promjene na Instagramu i Facebooku.
- NPR News09:00
Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
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- wsiu.org17 Aug, 09:00their copy
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- tportal (Croatia)09:19
Ovog tjedna započinje suđenje pred porotom koje bi moglo predstavljati najveću prijetnju Metinom poslovanju do sad
- Google News - Top Stories11:00
New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta The Guardian Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CNBC What's at stake as Meta faces potential landmark trial in U.S. federal court CBC Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction NPR Zuckerberg faces potential reckoning in court over Instagram’s effects on teens The Washington Post
- The Guardian World11:00
Exclusive: Raúl Torrez is drafting two bills with state lawmakers to bolster consumer protections and child safety online, building on state’s landmark case against Meta New Mexico ’s attorney general is mounting a full-court press against technology companies to improve their child safety measures, capitalizing on a landmark win in court against Meta earlier this year. Raúl Torrez is working with state lawmakers to draft two new bills he says will strengthen consumer protections and child...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)11:44edited after publishing
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Najveći udar na Facebook i Instagram dosad: Sve bi se moglo zauvijek promijenitiURL changednow www.vecernji.hr/barkod/najveci-udar-na-facebook-i-instagram-dosad-sve-bi-se-moglo-zauvijek-promijeniti-1986981
Države koje tuže Metu traže i niz dodatnih izmjena u radu Instagrama i Facebooka za mlade korisnike
- Google News - Top Stories12:00
Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CNBC Meta continues legal fight following loss in New Mexico KOMO Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction NPR New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta The Guardian If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever BBC
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:02
Opening arguments set for Tuesday in case that could force sweeping changes to social media platforms
- RMF24 (Poland)14:58
Zuckerberg ponownie przed sądem. Stawką 1,4 biliona dolarów
- Google News - Top Stories16:00
Zuckerberg faces potential reckoning in court over Instagram’s effects on teens The Washington Post Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CNBC Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction NPR New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta The Guardian If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever BBC
- Novinky (Czechia)16:18
Přijde bankrot, nebo bude pokračovat byznys jako dosud? Koalice amerických států žaluje společnost Meta. Tvrdí, že provozovatel Facebooku či Instagramu navrhoval své platformy tak, aby u nich děti a dospívající zůstávali co nejdéle, a tím poškodil jejich duševní zdraví. Společnosti hrozí pokuta až 1,4 bilionu dolarů, tedy skoro 30 bilionů korun. Soud začne tento týden v Kalifornii.
- Google News - Top Stories18:05
Meta heads to trial over alleged social media addiction, risks to children Fox Business Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CNBC Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction NPR If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever BBC Meta youth addiction trial in California could affect Maryland lawsuits Baltimore Sun
- El País (Spain)18:46
La compañía se juega indemnizaciones por más de 1,4 billones de dólares. Los demandantes reclaman cambios en Facebook e Instagram
- iheart.com21:00
Opening statements in a trial against Meta begin Tuesday in Oakland, California. Four states seek $1.4 trillion in damages, alleging Meta's platforms foster addiction in children. The trial could set a precedent for similar lawsuits and regulatory changes.
- iheart.com21:00
Opening statements in a trial against Meta begin Tuesday in Oakland, California. Four states seek $1.4 trillion in damages, alleging Meta's platforms foster addiction in children. The trial could set a precedent for similar lawsuits and regulatory changes.
- iheart.com21:00
Opening statements in a trial against Meta begin Tuesday in Oakland, California. Four states seek $1.4 trillion in damages, alleging Meta's platforms foster addiction in children. The trial could set a precedent for similar lawsuits and regulatory changes.
- iheart.com21:00
Opening statements in a trial against Meta begin Tuesday in Oakland, California. Four states seek $1.4 trillion in damages, alleging Meta's platforms foster addiction in children. The trial could set a precedent for similar lawsuits and regulatory changes.
- Google News - Top Stories21:43
Meta Stares Down Trillion-Dollar Threat as Landmark Social Media Trial Begins Bloomberg.com Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CNBC New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta The Guardian Meta to face massive social media addiction trial Tuesday Yahoo Finance If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever BBC
Tue, 18 August 2026
54 reports- Japan Times01:06
The attorneys general of 29 states are seeking not only massive financial penalties, but also court orders that could force Meta to change how it operates its platforms.
- Le Figaro (France)01:59
Accusé d’avoir rendu les adolescents accros à Facebook et Instagram, Meta affronte mardi en Californie un procès où plusieurs États américains lui réclament près de 200 milliards de dollars et une refonte de ses applications.
- El Mundo (Spain)05:41
Una coalición de 29 estados piden una indemnización de 1,4 billones de dólares que pondría al gigante de Facebook e Instagram al borde de la bancarrota Leer
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:03
Verifica obbligatoria dell’età, stop ad alcuni filtri estetici e all’autoplay dei video, oltre a una richiesta economica che può arrivare fino a 1.400 miliardi di dollari. Si apre oggi, martedì 18 agosto, in California il processo che potrebbe cambiare le regole dei social network negli Stati Uniti. Sul banco degli imputati c’è Meta, accusata dai […] L'articolo Stati Uniti, al via il processo contro Meta: “Corresponsabile della crisi della salute mentale dei minori”. Rischia multe fino a 1400...
- DW Top Stories08:02
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Four US states are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. They're seeking damages and changes to the company's apps.
- DW Top Stories08:02
Four US states have taken Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. Meta has denied the charges.
- tportal (Croatia)08:17
Tvrtka Meta, vlasnik društvenih mreža Facebook i Instagram, suočava se s povijesnom tužbom na suđenju koje u utorak počinje u američkoj saveznoj državi Kaliforniji nakon što su se odvjetnici sporili glede svjedoka i pitanja odštete
- Google News - Top Stories08:31
US states take on Meta in pivotal trial over child social media addiction claims The Guardian Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CNBC States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins BBC How Serious Are Thousands of Addiction Lawsuits for Meta (META) and Snap (SNAP)? Yahoo Finance
- Al Jazeera English09:49
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
- ibtimes.com09:52
Meta will face attorneys general representing 29 states in a case accusing it of deliberately designing addictive features to keep young users engaged while misleading the public about potential mental health risks.
- ABC (Spain)09:54
Acusado de haber convertido a los adolescentes en adictos a Facebook e Instagram, Meta afronta desde este martes en Estados Unidos los primeros alegatos en un proceso en el que varios estados le reclaman cerca de 200.000 millones de dólares. Después de la selección del jurado la semana pasada, este martes el tribunal federal de Oakland, cerca de San Francisco, empezará a estudiar el fondo de la cuestión durante seis semanas de audiencias.Es el primer juicio federal de un amplio contencioso que...
- Channel News Asia10:03
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- easternriverinachronicle.com.au10:15
US states are suing Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram harm young users, and are demanding big changes...
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These states have a united case against Meta. It could be social media's 'tobacco' momentThe trial's outcome could help reshape Facebook and Instagram, and leave Meta with billions of dollars to pay in penalties.
- dominicanrepublicpost.com10:29
Opening statements begin on Tuesday in a major, multistate jury trial in the United States against Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, and which is
- yahoo.com10:39
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is heading to trial in California federal court on Tuesday as a coalition of 29 U. S.
- siliconvalley.com11:00
States want the company to remove allegedly addictive features, limit minors’ use and delete data collected from children under 13.
- The Guardian World11:36
Several US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products. Plus: the Italian nuns fighting to keep control of their spot in the sun Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. More than half of the states in the US have joined together in an unprecedented lawsuit against Meta that goes to trial on Tuesday, accusing the parent company of Instagram and Facebook of deliberately designing addictive...
- wchstv.com13:47
Do you think social media companies intentionally design their platforms to encourage addictive behavior?
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- Google News - Top Stories14:26
Meta 'hid the truth' over child safety, court hears, as social media trial begins BBC States accuse Meta of targeting children for Facebook, Instagram addiction: 'The young ones are the best ones' Fox Business Meta to Stand Trial Over Claims It Addicted Children to Social Media The New York Times Meta is back in the courtroom to face its biggest social media addiction trial yet | CNN Business CNN 'The young ones are the best ones': Meta on trial for alleged effort to hook kids Yahoo
- ANSA (Italy)15:08edited after publishing
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Tonfo del 3,5% di Meta a Wall Street con l'avvio del processo a tutela dei minoriTonfo in Borsa. Procura attacca: 'Ha reso minori dipendenti e li ha sfruttati'
- ČT24 (Czechia)16:36
U soudu v americkém Oaklandu v úterý obě strany přednesou argumenty ve sporu 29 amerických států v čele s Coloradem, Kalifornií, Kentucky a New Jersey s technologickou společností Meta. Státní zástupci v žalobě Metu viní z toho, že sociální sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala tyto dopady před veřejností.
- Le Figaro (France)16:59
Au premier jour d’un procès fédéral inédit contre le géant des réseaux sociaux à Oakland, près de San Francisco, une procureure a notamment accusé Meta d’avoir caché les risques d’Instagram et Facebook pour la santé mentale des enfants.
- El País (Spain)17:14
Cuatro estados acusan a Facebook e Instagram de diseñar sistemas para fomentar la adicción de los adolescentes. Reclaman 200.000 millones de dólares en un tribunal californiano
- brisbanetimes.com.au17:20edited after publishing
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‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant on trial over social media addictionMeta rejected accusations by US states that it intentionally sought to addict children to platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the world’s most popular apps.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)17:25
V úterý začalo soudní řízení, které by mohlo být zatím největší hrozbou, kterou firma Meta doposud zažila. Více než 30 amerických států apeluje, aby organizace přestala zneužívat děti a provedla změny. „Prokážeme, že Meta věděla o škodě, kterou platformy mladým lidem způsobují,“ uvedl jeden z prokurátorů pro stanici BBC.
- PBS NewsHour17:39
Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.
- NPR News17:39
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
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- ABC News (Australia)17:56
US states suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram begin making their case in a California court in a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet.
- South China Morning Post18:12
Meta Platforms intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet. A bipartisan group of 29 US states is suing Meta, seeking potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties and changes to how Meta does business. Four lead states – California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey – accuse Meta of designing Facebook and...
- ABC (Spain)18:13
Hace treinta años, los grandes juicios contra la industria tabacalera cambiaron para siempre el negocio de la nicotina en EE.UU. Ahora, desde un tribunal federal de California, podría empezar a ocurrir lo mismo para las redes sociales en su relación con menores : este martes ha arrancado un macrojuicio impulsado por una treintena de estados contra Meta -la compañía de Facebook e Instagram- por crear y promocionar redes sociales adictivas y dañinas para los más pequeños. Y, además, ocultar que...
- ksl.com18:15
A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to harm young users' mental health will begin making its case on Tuesday in California.
- altoonamirror.com18:15
Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California. States are seeking extensive financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit […]
- Al Jazeera English18:33
Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.
- El Pais English19:08
Four US states are seeking damages that could amount to some $200 billion, accusing Facebook and Instagram of designing systems to foster teen addiction
- Die Zeit (Germany)19:36
Meta wird vorgeworfen, mit seinen Onlineplattformen absichtlich Suchtverhalten bei Kindern hervorzurufen. Der Prozess geht auf die sogenannten Facebook Files zurück.
- PBS NewsHour20:17
The case is just one of many brought against Meta and other social media companies in recent years, but because states – and not solely individuals – are suing, the outcome could have broader effects.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:18
California accuses Meta of collecting user data, concealing information about potential risks
- iRozhlas (Czechia)20:22
U federálního soudu v kalifornském městě Oakland začal proces, který by mohl zásadně změnit podobu internetových aplikací Instagram a Facebook společnosti Meta. Tu žaluje 29 států USA za to, že zcela úmyslně nastavila zmíněné aplikace tak, aby vyvolávaly závislost dětských uživatelů na sociálních sítích. Společnost všechna obvinění důrazně odmítá. Pro Radiožurnál to okomentoval Petr Koubský, odborník na oblast moderních technologií z Deníku N.
- La Repubblica (Italy)20:23edited after publishing
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“Rende i bimbi dipendenti”: il processo a Instagram e Facebook affossa il titolo MetaVia al procedimento Usa sui meccanismi della piattaforma che tengono incollati allo scroll i più giovani. L’azione cala del 4% e rischia risarcimenti per centinaia di miliardi. La replica: “Accuse infondate”
- The Hill20:30
A group of four states faced off against Meta in a high-profile trial in California on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of hooking young users on its social media sites and misleading the public about the risks. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are part of a coalition of 29 states suing the company for...
- Channel News Asia20:44
An Oakland court heard that Meta "exploited how kids’ brains work" by making Instagram and Facebook addictive.
- The Hill21:52
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story States square up against Meta in California trial A group of four states faced off against Meta in a high-profile trial in California on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of hooking young users on its social media sites and misleading the public about the risks. Noah Berger, Associated...
- Google News - Top Stories21:54
Meta social media addiction trial kicks off with major implications for company’s future Yahoo Finance Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears BBC California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages CNBC Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US Al Jazeera Live updates: Florida, Alaska, Wyoming vote in primaries; Supreme Court urged to pause ballroom The Hill
- BBC News World22:11edited after publishing
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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hearsMeta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
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- kjrh.com22:24
29 states have sued Facebook owner Meta, claiming the service is deliberately addictive to children. The suit seeks a ban on infinite scrolling and auto-play.
- PBS NewsHour22:45
In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal trial against Meta started with four states laying out their case that the company's social media platforms harm children, crews are working to clear roads and restore power to tens of thousands of people in Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Lala and President Trump said that there are no talks taking place between the U.S. and Iran and none are scheduled.
- Le Monde (France)23:02edited after publishing
Le géant de la tech est accusé par une trentaine d’Etats américains, devant la justice fédérale, d’avoir rendu ses réseaux sociaux addictifs pour les mineurs. Le groupe se voit réclamer quelque 193 milliards de dollars et une refonte de ses deux applications phares.
- bnnbloomberg.ca23:19
One Canadian parent's concerns over social media echo the questions now being asked at the heart of the Meta trial in the United States, and the growing debate on how social media may affect youth.
- clickorlando.com23:20
Advocates and parents of social media victims see the trial underway against Meta Platforms as a significant moment in their fight for online child safety.
- Google News - Top Stories23:37
'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court NPR Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CNBC Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram as landmark trial begins Reuters Live updates: Florida, Alaska, Wyoming vote in primaries; Supreme Court urged to pause ballroom The Hill Oakland: States Bring Case Against Meta For Allegations Of Hooking Young Users Despite Health Risks SFGATE
- republicanherald.com23:45edited after publishing
This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm.
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- news3lv.com23:53
A landmark trial began in Oakland today as 29 states took on Meta, accusing the company of knowingly designing Instagram and Facebook to addict children, fuelin
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Wed, 19 August 2026
40 reports- El Mundo (Spain)00:26
La tecnológica también enfrenta acusaciones de infringir la ley federal al recopilar y utilizar indebidamente datos personales de los menores. Leer
- Die Zeit (Germany)00:37
- Der Spiegel (Germany)01:16
Macht Meta junge Nutzer gezielt abhängig von Instagram und Co? Darum geht es in einem Mammutverfahren in Kalifornien – das für den Konzern ruinös werden könnte. Gleich zum Start wurde die Staatsanwaltschaft sehr deutlich.
- Google News - Top Stories01:34
California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages CNBC Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears BBC Meta landmark trial officially underway, company faces social media addiction allegations KOMO Meta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco The Economist Live updates: Florida, Alaska, Wyoming vote in primaries; Supreme Court urged to pause ballroom The Hill
- Japan Times02:19
A coalition of states is asking Meta be hit with $200 billion in penalties for making products addictive to children, in what many have called social media's "big tobacco moment."
- wsbt.com02:40
Opening arguments began Tuesday in a federal trial that pits a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general against Meta.
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- Le Monde (France)03:13
L’entreprise est jugée au civil en Californie, poursuivie par 29 Etats fédérés pour avoir trompé les consommateurs et violé la loi fédérale sur la protection des mineurs, en exposant les jeunes utilisateurs à des contenus violents ou sexuels et à des risques d’addiction.
- Al Jazeera English03:20
A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)03:30
In Kalifornien hat der Milliardenprozess gegen den Betreiber von Facebook und Instagram begonnen. Die Kläger werfen dem Konzern vor, besonders Kindern schwer zu schaden. Es geht um die Zukunft der sozialen Netzwerke.
- sbs.com.au04:43
A landmark trial in the United States is putting the relationship between children and social media under renewed scrutiny. Twenty-nine US states are taking on Meta, alleging the technology giant designed features on Facebook and Instagram to keep young users engaged, despite risks to their…
- arynews.tv05:26
Oakland: Meta knowingly hooked and exploited children, a US federal court heard Tuesday in a trial against the social media giant on charges
- Tagesschau (Germany)05:40
Der Meta-Konzern soll Kinder absichtlich an Facebook und Instagram gebunden haben - mit verheerenden Folgen, so der Vorwurf mehrerer US-Bundesstaaten. Im Prozess wurden nun die Eröffnungsplädoyers gehalten. Von Reinhard Spiegelhauer.
- Tagesschau (Germany)05:40
Der Meta-Konzern soll Kinder absichtlich an Facebook und Instagram gebunden haben - mit verheerenden Folgen, so der Vorwurf mehrerer US-Bundesstaaten. Im Prozess wurden nun die Eröffnungsplädoyers gehalten. Von Reinhard Spiegelhauer.
- tportal (Croatia)06:43
Meta je na sudu odbacila optužbe američkih saveznih država, prema kojima je namjerno poticala ovisničko ponašanje djece kako bi ih što dulje zadržala na Facebooku i Instagramu i ostvarila profit
- El País (Spain)07:40
En la primera jornada del proceso, los abogados de la empresa rechazaron las acusaciones de 29 estados de que buscó deliberadamente crear adicción a menores en Facebook e Instagram
- France Info (France)08:02
Mise en cause par de nombreux États américains, l'entreprise Meta est dans l'œil du cyclone. Alors que son procès s'ouvre en Californie, certains estiment que le groupe de Mark Zuckerberg a volontairement rendu accro toute une génération.
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:02
META na suđenju odbacuje optužbe 29 država o namjernom stvaranju ovisnosti kod djece.
- tportal (Croatia)09:30
Tvrtka organizira uglađene brendirane događaje, često nazvane Instagram Safety Camp ili Screen Smart, a zatim regrutira glumce, radijske voditelje, psihologe i influencere
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)09:33
Bivši zaposlenik svjedočio je protiv tvrtke
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)09:35
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)09:41
Meta Platforms odrzuciła zarzuty 29 stanów USA, że celowo projektowała Instagram i Facebooka tak, by uzależniać dzieci i zwiększać zyski. Proces w tej sprawie ruszył przed sądem federalnym w Oakland w Kalifornii, a ewentualne kary dla koncernu mogą sięgnąć miliardów dolarów.
- RMF24 (Poland)09:56
Facebook i Instagram zaprojektowane, by uzależniać? Ruszył głośny proces
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)09:59
Die psychologischen Mechanismen, mit denen Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook und Co. ihre User süchtig machen, sind bestens erforscht. Aber was folgt daraus?
- Le Monde English10:39
The company is being sued in California by 29 US states for deceiving consumers and violating federal child protection laws by exposing young users to violent or sexual content and addiction risks.
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"Une campagne pour tromper ses utilisateurs" : qu'est-il reproché au groupe Meta, jugé aux Etats-Unis pour avoir "appâté" les adolescents sur Instagram et Facebook ?Quatre Etats américains réclament à la multinationale près de 200 milliards de dollars de pénalités et une refonte de ses deux applications phares pour mieux protéger les jeunes utilisateurs.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:52
Prosecutors accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep children engaged and concealing risks
- milwaukeesun.com13:45
Meta Platforms intentionally sought to get children hooked on Facebook and Instagram to increase their use of the platforms, a lawyer for California told jurors on August 18 as a landmark trial involving 29 U.S. states began
- Novinky (Czechia)14:48
Facebook a Instagram stojí na hraně zásadní proměny. Rozhodnout o ní může spor, který ve středu pokračoval u federálního soudu v kalifornském Oaklandu. Druhý den hlavního líčení v žalobě proti Metě patřil výpovědi bývalého manažera a inženýra firmy Artura Bejara, podle kterého vedení dlouhodobě přehlíželo vlastní poznatky o tom, jak platformy škodí dětem a dospívajícím.
- Libération (France)15:14
La firme de Mark Zuckerberg est accusée par vingt-neuf Etats fédérés américains d’avoir trompé les consommateurs ainsi que d’avoir menti et violé la loi fédérale sur la protection des enfants. Les débats devraient durer quatre à six semaines.
- Google News - Top Stories15:39
Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial The Guardian Meta faces landmark trial over claims it intentionally hooked young users The Hill Meta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco The Economist Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young users Reuters Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US Al Jazeera
- The Hill15:51
A long-running legal fight is reaching a high-stakes moment this week as Meta faces allegations from a group of states that it intentionally designed its social media platforms to hook young users and downplayed safety risks in public. Join The Hill Legal Affairs Reporter Sophie Brams and Business and Tech Reporter Julia Shapero as they...
- thenews.com.pk17:51
A former engineering director at Meta Platforms testified on Wednesday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg was responsible for a culture that may have led the company to shirk its responsibility to...
- France Info (France)18:20
Instagram et Facebook ont-ils délibérément rendu les ados accros aux réseaux sociaux ? C’est la question au cœur d’un procès historique qui s’ouvre aux Etats-Unis. Le groupe Meta est soupçonné d’avoir mis en place des likes et notifications pour attirer les plus jeunes, tout en cachant les risques pour leur santé mentale.
- winnipegfreepress.com19:24
OAKLAND, California (AP) — A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms.
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“This is the big one.” That’s how North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson described the landmark federal trial that got underway Tuesday, in which Meta is accused of designing its platforms to be...
- El Mundo (Spain)21:05
"Si dejas de usar el producto, no van a ganar dinero", expresó Arturo Béjar Leer
- Al Jazeera English22:01
Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram's operations.
- Japan Times22:24
Meta has denied wrongdoing, saying it has continuously improved tools to protect kids and calling the states' proposed penalties "outlandish."
- PBS NewsHour22:45
Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by its record of protecting minors. Amna Nawaz discussed the landmark trial with Bloomberg tech reporter Alexandra Levine.
Thu, 20 August 2026
5 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
El juicio contra la empresa de Facebook e Instagram por fomentar la adicción en menores sirve de guía para regular las redes sociales
- texarkanagazette.com04:00
OAKLAND, California -- A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a landmark trial that the company took a "don't ask, don't tell" approach on kids under 13 on its platforms.
- Le Monde (France)09:30
Depuis le 18 août, 29 Etats américains poursuivent la firme de Mark Zuckerberg, propriétaire d’Instagram et de Facebook. Ce procès marquera une prise de conscience sociétale salutaire, comparable au retournement de l’opinion contre les cigarettiers il y a trente ans
- Le Monde English10:59
Twenty-nine US states have taken legal action against Mark Zuckerberg's company, Meta. This trial signals a crucial societal wake-up call, reminiscent of the shift in public opinion against tobacco giants 30 years ago.
- todayfm.com15:30
A landmark US case is asking whether Meta deliberately designed parts of it's social media platforms to keep children and teenagers compulsively engaged. The...
Fri, 21 August 2026
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- komonews.com01:09
A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey dropped a lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap, according to a report.
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- Japan Times02:24
The plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey, had alleged that tech giants contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.
- indiatimes.com05:00
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is being sued by a bipartisan coalition of states on allegations of deceiving the public and designing the apps to encourage compulsive use among young users.
- pagosadailypost.com17:30
Sat, 22 August 2026
6 reports- The Hill00:51
A teenager has dropped her lawsuit against Meta, YouTube and Snapchat, which was set to go to trial later this year as part of a broader series of cases accusing social media giants of designing addictive platforms. The teen, referred to as P.M.Y., previously settled with TikTok and “chose to dismiss the remainder so she...
- El País (Spain)03:30
El histórico juicio a Meta en Washington o la recientemente anulada ley francesa muestran dos formas de limitar los efectos perniciosos de las plataformas
- Times of India08:03
Twenty-nine US states are suing Meta, alleging exploitative product design targeting young users. The lawsuit claims Meta concealed internal research about potential harms to teenagers. States seek substantial financial penalties and court-ordered product redesigns for Facebook and Instagram. A former Meta engineer will testify as a key witness in the ongoing trial. This case could significantly influence future social media platform regulations globally.
- Google News - Top Stories08:08
Hook, hold, harvest and hide: Meta’s alleged strategy laid out in first week of landmark trial The Guardian 29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world? The Conversation Meta is the latest tech giant to land in her courtroom. Meet Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers CNBC Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here WIRED Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’ Fortune
- thenews.com.pk12:03
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s office has released a statement supporting a federal trial against Meta .The statement backs a coalition of 29 states suing Facebook and Instagram over alleged...
- dailyexcelsior.com22:30
SYDNEY, Aug 22: (The Conversation) This week, a trial commenced in the United States that could drastically change how Facebook and Instagram operate globally. The trial in Oakland, which is expected to last six weeks, pits 29 US states against...
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- ČT24 (Czechia)04:00
Čím déle na sociální síti vydržíme, tím více reklam zkonzumujeme a tím větší příjmy její provozovatel má. Důmyslných způsobů, jakým sítě upoutávají naši pozornost, je celá řada – od funkcí usnadňujících zobrazování dalšího obsahu přes notifikace vtahující nás na síť ze světa mimo ni až po algoritmy, které nám na základě množství dat o nás samotných servírují na míru sestavený mix příspěvků. Provozovatelé sítí však čelí žalobám. TikTok dostal v USA pokutu přes osm miliard korun, Meta je souzena...
Mon, 24 August 2026
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A California trial against Meta entered its second week, with states expected to present more evidence about the effects of social media on children’s brains as
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Tue, 25 August 2026
4 reports- miragenews.com10:30
A major lawsuit has begun in the US against the parent company of Whatsapp and Instagram. Prosecutors allege that Meta intentionally designs apps that
- Google News - Top Stories16:45
Ex-Meta Staffer Says 99% of Teens Shunned Early Safety Tool Bloomberg Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times Social media is having its Big Tobacco moment Axios Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion CNBC Georgia to receive up to $135M in landmark Meta settlement FOX 5 Atlanta
- inquirer.com19:25
“Both of these actions reflect my priority as attorney general to protect our young people from tech giants who are choosing growth at all costs over the mental wellness of its users,” Sunday said.
- thenextweb.com20:05
An ex-Meta data scientist told an Oakland jury that a proposal to make Instagram's break reminder default was rejected over core metrics.
Wed, 26 August 2026
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- tportal (Croatia)07:02
Meta platforme i državni odvjetnici raspravljali su o potencijalnoj nagodbi usred suđenja u sklopu tužbe koja tvrtku optužuje za namjerno dizajniranje Facebooka i Instagrama tako da izazovu ovisnost među mladim korisnicima, izvijestio je u utorak Bloomberg News, pozivajući se na izvore upoznate s tim problemom
- webindia123.com09:58
- wbur.org11:53
Meta has settled with a bipartisan coalition of states that sued the platform for intentionally addicting teens on Facebook and Instagram.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:40
Meglio pagare 16,7 miliardi con un patteggiamento, che rischiare l’obbligo di dover correggere algoritmo e design dei social network per proteggere la salute mentale dei minori. Parliamo di Meta, la casa madre di Facebook e Instagram, rinviata a giudizio dal tribunale federale della California dopo le denunce firmate dai procuratori generali di 29 Stati americani. […] L'articolo Danni ai minori, Meta paga 16,7 miliardi per patteggiare con Stati Usa. “Modificare l’algoritmo può far crollare le...
- ksnblocal4.com12:46
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta Platforms at the State Capitol on Wednesday morning.
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- 1011now.com26 Aug, 12:46their copy
- Channel News Asia13:03
Meta also agreed to make changes for teenage users of Facebook and Instagram nationwide in the US, including daily usage limits and nighttime blocks, court papers show.
- rappler.com13:19edited after publishing
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Meta reaches $16.68-billion settlement over social media harms to children(2nd UPDATE) Meta will impose daily usage limits and restrict nighttime usage by children who use Facebook and Instagram, and enhance measures to prevent children from accessing age-restricted content
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:21
Der Facebook-Mutterkonzern Meta muss sich wegen möglicher Gefahren durch soziale Medien für Kinder vor Gericht verantworten. Jetzt hat sich Meta mit den klagenden US-Bundesstaaten auf Änderungen für jugendliche Nutzer geeinigt.
- cnet.com13:24
URL changednow www.cnet.com/news/social-media/meta-to-pay-up-to-16-68-billion-to-settle-with-us-states-on-teen-social-media-addiction-2/
CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Meta will avoid what likely would've been a disastrous, high-stakes trial.
- Google News - Top Stories13:26
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times Meta settles federal trial over claims Facebook, Instagram addict children Fox Business Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion CNBC Meta settles landmark child harm case for $18 billion and promises changes to its platforms | CNN Business CNN California says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial NPR
- El País (Spain)13:27edited after publishing
El acuerdo incluye un límite de tiempo de conexión a Facebook e Instagram de dos horas diarias para los menores, que tampoco podrán acceder a las plataformas durante la noche
- Le Figaro (France)13:28
Utilisation limitée à 2 heures quotidiennes par défaut d’Instagram et Facebook, filtres bloqués, likes cachés… L’accord passé avec la justice américaine prévoit des modifications substantielles des produits du géant, accusés d’être un danger pour les mineurs.
- fox29.com13:33
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
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- fox13seattle.com26 Aug, 13:33their copy
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:33
Der Facebook-Mutterkonzern soll bis zu 16,68 Milliarden Dollar an die US-Staaten zahlen. Meta wurde vorgeworfen, Minderjährige süchtig zu machen.
- NPR News13:33
The social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.
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- theepochtimes.com13:33
The company had denied allegations by 29 states that it deliberately tried to get children addicted to its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
- iheart.com13:36
Meta settles a federal lawsuit over social media addiction, agreeing to pay $16.7 billion and implement safety measures for teens. The settlement, led by 29 state attorneys general, addresses concerns about the mental health impacts of Meta's platforms.
- iheart.com13:36
Meta settles a federal lawsuit over social media addiction, agreeing to pay $16.7 billion and implement safety measures for teens. The settlement, led by 29 state attorneys general, addresses concerns about the mental health impacts of Meta's platforms.
- iheart.com13:36
Meta settles a federal lawsuit over social media addiction, agreeing to pay $16.7 billion and implement safety measures for teens. The settlement, led by 29 state attorneys general, addresses concerns about the mental health impacts of Meta's platforms.
- iheart.com13:36
Meta settles a federal lawsuit over social media addiction, agreeing to pay $16.7 billion and implement safety measures for teens. The settlement, led by 29 state attorneys general, addresses concerns about the mental health impacts of Meta's platforms.
- ČT24 (Czechia)13:36edited after publishing ×2
Americká technologická společnost Meta Platforms se dohodla, že zaplatí téměř sedmnáct miliard dolarů za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA ji vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala to před veřejností. Firma se stala rovněž terčem obvinění z neoprávněného shromažďování a využívání osobních údajů dětí...
- ABC (Spain)13:38edited after publishing
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Meta acuerda pagar 16.680 millones de dólares para poner fin a la demanda por causar adicción a menoresMeta se ha rendido. El gigante tecnológico, propietario de Facebook e Instagram, ha llegado a un acuerdo extrajudicial con decenas de estados de EE.UU. por el que pagará una compensación de 17.000 millones de dólares por crear redes sociales adictivas y perniciosas para los menores. El acuerdo también implica que Meta deberá imprimir reformas importantes a sus redes sociales para mejorar la protección de niños y jóvenes.La capitulación de la compañía de Mark Zuckerberg ocurre en medio de un...
- El Mundo (Spain)13:38
Estaba acusada de conocer que Instagram y Facebook causan adicción a los menores y no hacer nada por impedirlo Leer
- marinij.com13:38
URL changednow www.marinij.com/2026/08/26/meta-reaches-landmark-18-billion-settlement-with-states-in-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction/
By BARBARA ORTUTAY OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey were among 29 […]
- thenextweb.com13:39
Meta will pay a maximum of $16.68bn and add daily limits and nighttime blocks for teens, court papers show.
- nbcbayarea.com13:40edited after publishing
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Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states2 reprints
- nbcchicago.com26 Aug, 13:40their copy
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- wpsdlocal6.com13:42
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a proposed $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta, the parent company to Facebook and Instagram.
- Google News - Top Stories13:43
Meta settles for $18 billion in lawsuit brought by 29 states over social media harms to children TechCrunch Meta settles landmark state child harm claims for $18 billion and promises changes to its platforms CNN Michigan to receive at least $171 million in Meta social media settlement CBS News Meta settles federal trial over claims Facebook, Instagram addict children Fox Business ‘Watershed moment’: Vermont secures $92.7M and new restrictions for teens in Meta settlement VTDigger
- irishtimes.com13:43edited after publishing
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Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to childrenCase relating to alleged failures of child protection was getting under way in California
- The Hill13:43
Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users, according to court filings published Wednesday. The proposed settlement, later announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), will require Meta to make various changes to its...
- wthitv.com13:43edited after publishing
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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addictionMeta reaches $18 billion settlement with dozens of states to resolve teen social media addiction cases.
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- Axios13:45
Meta agreed to settle with U.S. states for up to $16.7 billion in a landmark deal over allegations Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that harm children. The company is calling on its peers to sign on to the pact as well, saying it won't work unless they jointly line up behind broad reform. Why it matters: This is social media's version of the landmark 1990s tobacco settlement, a settlement that effectively reshapes the industry and the way young Americans experience some of their...
- Le Monde (France)13:46
Meta a aussi accepté de procéder à des changements significatifs dans le calibrage de ses produits pour les jeunes. L’accord prévoit notamment la limitation par défaut, pour les moins de 18 ans, à deux heures par jour sur Instagram et Facebook cumulés, ainsi que le blocage de l’accès aux deux applications, hors messagerie, de minuit à 6 heures.
- DW Top Stories13:48
Meta has agreed to pay what could amount to billions of dollars and to implement platform usage limitations on young users in a lawsuit brought by US states. The challenge revolved around addiction issues and overuse.
- Politico Europe13:53edited after publishing
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Meta agrees to pay $17B, adopt kids’ safety features to resolve US lawsuitsDie vorläufige Einigung stellt ein enormes Zugeständnis des Technologieriesen dar. Sie könnte Auswirkungen auf andere Unternehmen haben.
- reviewjournal.com13:55edited after publishing
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Meta reaches $17B settlement with states in trial over teen social media addictionMeta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 state...
- news3lv.com13:55
The proposed agreement remains subject to court approval.
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- iheart.com13:57
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured over $1 billion as part of a historic settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) to protect Texas children online.
- iheart.com13:57
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured over $1 billion as part of a historic settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) to protect Texas children online.
- iheart.com13:57
Meta has agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion as part of a settlement to resolve claims brought by states across the country that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children.
- iheart.com13:57
Meta has agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion as part of a settlement to resolve claims brought by states across the country that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children.
- thenextweb.com13:57
Meta says it will release the final 30% of its $18bn settlement only if TikTok and YouTube adopt its teen rules.
- albeu.com13:57
Meta po negocion me prokurorët e disa shteteve amerikane për mbylljen e një procesi të madh gjyqësor. [...] Read More... The post Meta në negociata me 29 shtete amerikane për mbylljen e padive mbi varësinë dhe privatësinë e fëmijëve appeared first on Albeu.com. [...]Read More...
- Channel News Asia13:58
- ABC News (Australia)14:01edited after publishing
Meta has agreed to a wide-ranging deal settling all claims in US federal and state courts, which alleged the company's platforms harmed children.
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:01
URL changednow www.zeit.de/digital/2026-08/meta-vergleich-soziale-medien-kinder-us-bundesstaaten-gxe
Im Streit um die Gefahren von Social Media hat sich der Meta-Konzern mit US-Bundesstaaten auf einen milliardenschweren Vergleich geeinigt. Damit gibt es keinen Prozess.
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:01
Im Streit um die Gefahren von Social Media hat sich der Meta-Konzern mit US-Bundesstaaten auf einen milliardenschweren Vergleich geeinigt. Damit gibt es keinen Prozess.
- Le Monde English14:05
Meta has also agreed to a long list of new safeguards that will significantly change how young people use its apps, including a nighttime block and a two-hour limit across all of Meta's platforms.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:06
META je pristala na nagodbu s 29 američkih država te će platiti do 16,68 milijardi dolara.
- 24sata (Croatia)14:07
Tužitelji su tvrdili da su Facebook i Instagram namjerno dizajnirani tako da kod djece i tinejdžera potiču ovisničko korištenje.
- scmp.com14:09edited after publishing
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Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle social media addiction case in USLandmark deal imposes new safety limits on Instagram and Facebook for teens as company calls on TikTok and YouTube to follow.
- South China Morning Post14:09edited after publishing
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Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle teen social media addiction case in USMeta agreed to pay a coalition of US states as much as US$16.7 billion and to impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram, according to a court filing on Wednesday that ends a landmark trial in California. The settlement, which a federal judge quickly approved, resolves claims by 29 states that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about the risks and unlawfully collected data from children under 13. Texas reached a...
- whdh.com14:12
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OAKLAND, Calif (AP) — Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with dozens of states to resolve teen social media addiction cases.
- kcrg.com14:16
Meta will pay $17 billion and add child safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states.
- N1 Info (Croatia)14:17
Meta je pristala na nagodbu s 29 američkih saveznih država u sporu koji se odnosio na sigurnost djece na Facebooku i Instagramu.
- Al Jazeera English14:21
Meta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features.
- El Pais English14:22
Twenty-nine states accused the company of collecting minors’ data and designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for young users
- bordermail.com.au14:26
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a settlement in a US lawsuit concerning the use...
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- westernadvocate.com.au26 Aug, 14:26their copy
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- boston.com14:27
Massachusetts and Vermont were among 29 states that sued the tech giant in 2023, but the deal cuts short the trial.
- the-independent.com14:29
URL changednow www.the-independent.com/tech/instagram-facebook-changes-meta-court-settlement-b3041771.html
Other sites such as YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat could be required to introduce similarly dramatic changes
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:34edited after publishing
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Postignuta nagodba u povijesnom suđenju: Meta pristala platiti više od 17 milijardi dolara odšteteNagodba, koja još mora dobiti odobrenje suda, predviđa nova pravila za tinejdžere
- Libération (France)14:38edited after publishing
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Accord à l’amiable de 16 milliards de dollars entre des Etats américains et Meta accusé d’avoir favorisé l’addiction aux réseaux sociauxLa maison mère de Facebook va s’acquitter de cette somme en échange de l’abandon des poursuites engagées et annonce, mercredi 26 août, qu’elle va procéder à des changements pour les jeunes utilisateurs.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)14:41edited after publishing
Až 351 miliard korun za mimosoudní urovnání sporu o závislosti dětí na sociálních sítích a provede významné změny pro jejich používání mladistvými. Téměř tři desítky států USA firmu vinily z toho, že sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala tyto dopady před veřejností.
- yahoo.com14:42
The settlement is just 1.17% of Meta’s $1.46 trillion market cap.
- freemalaysiatoday.com14:44
The settlement includes new limits on teenagers' use of Facebook and Instagram, with safeguards that will substantially change how the apps work for young people.
- newstalk.com14:47
Meta has agreed to a maximum settlement of $16.68 billion in a historic case in the United States...
- mv-voice.com15:00
- paloaltoonline.com15:00
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion and to make changes to its platforms to end a major case on children and social media addiction.
- tportal (Croatia)15:09
Kompanija Meta, vlasnik Facebooka, postigla je nagodbu vrijednu 16,7 milijardi dolara kako bi se riješila tužbe o sigurnosti djece na njezinim aplikacijama, pokazuju sudski dokumenti objavljeni u srijedu. Tužbu su podigle američke savezne države tvrdeći da je ta platforma izazvala ovisnost kod djece
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- 24sata (Croatia)26 Aug, 17:32their copy
- nj1015.com15:11
New Jersey secured over half a billion dollars from Meta in a settlement over addictive social media design.
- tomsguide.com15:18
A court ruling will institute welcome changes for Facebook and Instagram
- Channel News Asia15:21
URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/meta-agrees-pay-18-billion-settle-us-lawsuits-over-childrens-social-media-addiction-6343111
- Channel News Asia15:21
- Channel News Asia15:21
URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/business/meta-agrees-pay-18-billion-settle-us-lawsuits-over-childrens-social-media-addiction-6343111
- krdo.com15:28
COLORADO (KRDO) - Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion to officially end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47
- lanereport.com15:28
Kentucky will receive $358 million under a proposed $17.1 billion settlement with Facebook and Instagram parent Meta that also requires sweeping new child-safety protections
- livemint.com15:29
Meta Platforms' shares rose 0.65% after settling a federal case for $16.68 billion, addressing claims of teen social media addiction. The agreement includes new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, amid ongoing lawsuits concerning youth mental health.
- thenews.com.pk15:39edited after publishing
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Meta agrees to $16.68B settlement With 29 US States over youth social media addiction lawsuitStaring down a landmark courtroom test over a youth mental health crisis, Meta has agreed to a staggering $18 billion settlement with 29 U.S. States, abruptly halting a high-stakes federal trial...
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:39
Es war ein viel beachtetes Verfahren, in dem US-Staaten Meta vorgeworfen haben, jugendliche Nutzer abhängig zu machen. Nun stimmte der Social-Media-Konzern einem Milliardenvergleich zu, der auch weitere Schutzmechanismen vorsieht.
- komu.com15:45
Attorney General Hanaway announced the largest state consumer protection settlement since the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)15:46
- wect.com15:50
Meta has agreed to a historic $17.1 billion nationwide settlement, with North Carolina slated to receive up to $645 million.
- whqr.org15:56
A coalition of attorneys general were suing the social media giant, alleging that Facebook and Instagram officials built their apps to be addictive and still told parents they are safe for teens.
- iDNES (Czechia)15:57
Americká technologická společnost Meta Platforms se ve středu dohodla na mimosoudním urovnání sporu, v němž ji vinily téměř tři desítky států USA. Tvrdily, že sociální sítě Facebook a Instagram vědomě navrhla tak, aby u dětí vyvolávaly závislost, a zatajovala tyto dopady před veřejností.
- abc57.com16:00
INDIANAPOLIS -- Meta Platforms, Inc, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to deliver a guaranteed $296 million, and up to $419.4 million, to Indiana as part of a multi-state lawsuit settlement worth $71 billion.
- fax.al16:00
Meta and the attorneys general of several US states are exploring the possibility of reaching a settlement to end the litigation, Bloomberg News reported.
- wknofm.org16:01
In addition to paying $17 billion, the company will also put new guardrails on its platforms.
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- wbur.org26 Aug, 12:01their copy
- breitbart.com16:03
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta agreed to pay roughly $18 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed children through addictive design.
- Le Figaro (France)16:06
Parmi les modifications annoncées ce mercredi, les notifications seront coupées de 22H à 07H et pendant les heures de classe, les compteurs de «likes» masqués et les filtres imitant la chirurgie esthétique désactivés.
- foxcarolina.com16:07
On Monday, a $17.1 billion multistate settlement was reached with Meta Platforms Inc. in one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history.
- clickondetroit.com16:39
Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion as part of a settlement to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.
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- PBS NewsHour16:42
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.
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- wvmetronews.com16:44
META will pay West Virginia over $114 Million and agrees to improve children safeguards on Facebook and Instagram
- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:46
Po nagodbi, Meta će mlađima od 18 godina na dva sata dnevno ograničiti korištenje Instagrama i Facebooka te im blokirati pristup objema aplikacijama, osim poruka, od ponoći do 6 ujutro
- kold.com16:47
Meta has reached a $17 billion settlement over claims that “addictive” features on Instagram and Facebook are harming children. Arizona is one of several states involved in legal action against the company.
- France Info (France)16:52edited after publishing
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Meta accepte de restreindre de l'usage d'Instagram et Facebook par les mineurs aux Etats-Unis et de payer des milliards pour clore un procès historiqueL'accord trouvé entre le groupe et la quasi-totalité des 50 Etats américains doit encore être validé par une juge fédérale. Meta est notamment accusé d'avoir conçu ses réseaux sociaux pour retenir l'attention des plus jeunes.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:54
Deal with 29 states requires teen usage limits, nighttime blocks, stronger age checks, CNBC reports
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:54
Deal with dozens of attorneys general requires teen usage limits, nighttime blocks, stronger age checks
- El Mundo (Spain)17:04
La empresa encabezada por Mark Zuckerberg alcanzó un acuerdo para pagar casi 17.000 millones de dólares para cerrar el juicio por el daño a menores por el diseño en sus redes sociales Leer
- sentinelandenterprise.com17:11edited after publishing
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Meta joins a list of corporations that have settled cases for billionsHere’s a look at some other large corporate settlements.
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- aol.com17:15
Meta's financial penalty is less important than the product changes that could significantly impact how kids use social media.
- ibtimes.co.uk17:20
Meta has agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement imposing strict limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram, avoiding CEO Mark Zuckerberg's court testimony. The deal awaits court approval.
- ANSA (Italy)17:23
L'intesa raggiunta durante il processo per la causa intentata dagli stati Usa
- yahoo.com17:30
Tennessee will receive over $750 million as part of a nationwide $17.1 billion settlement by Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The company agreed to settle claims that it improperly collected data on minors and that its platforms are designed to addict children. In the settlement, Meta also agreed to impose daily […]
- clickondetroit.com17:37
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by 47 states, including Michigan.
- sdpb.org17:38
South Dakota settles with Meta in a case over allegations its social media platforms harm children. It’s one of the state’s largest settlements ever, according to the Attorney General's office.
- indiatimes.com17:39
Meta will pay up to eighteen billion dollars to settle claims regarding child engagement. States alleged social media platforms enticed and retained young users, misleading the public about risks. The agreement includes monetary payments and nationwide changes to Meta's services for teenagers. Meta will implement teen safeguards, including daily time limits and overnight blocks. These changes will be phased in after the settlement takes effect.
- kikn.com17:49
A settlement between South Dakota and Meta will bring the state over 52 million dollars. Instagram users will soon face new restrictions including two-hour daily limits and mandatory breaks to protect younger users.
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- kxrb.com26 Aug, 17:49their copy
- townhall.com18:00
Meta agrees to a $17B settlement over child safety lawsuits, pledging new protections on Facebook and Instagram.
- salinapost.com18:00
Image Pixabay Kansas will receive more than $134 million, according to
- wnyc.org18:00
- thejournal.ie18:00
Lawyer Paul Tweed said that anyone considering bringing a case would need to be prepared to face the ‘financial might’ of tech giants.
- Polsat News (Poland)18:09
Koncern Meta Marka Zuckerberga zawarł w środę ugodę z władzami 29 stanów i terytoriów USA, zarzucającymi mu celowe wykorzystywanie mechanizmów uzależniających wobec dzieci - podała agencja Reutera. Właściciel Facebooka i Instagrama ma wypłacić 16,68 mld dolarów i wprowadzić mechanizmy zabezpieczające dzieci.
- wknofm.org18:14
Meta agreed to change Instagram and Facebook to make the apps safer for minors and is calling on other social media companies to do the same.
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- wbur.org26 Aug, 14:14their copy
- hitsfm.net18:15
Meta Platforms apps on a smartphone (Kenneth Cheung/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- A bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general on Wednesday reached a landmark settlement with Meta that will change how young users interact with Instagram and Facebook.The settlement includes a default daily time limit of two hours for users under 18 that can only be lifted by an individual's parent. Meta will also stop displaying numbers of likes or reactions for young users.Young users will have access to an...
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- ksyl.com26 Aug, 18:30their copy
- westfaironline.com18:24
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta said Wednesday it has agreed to pay about $18 billion as
- thenationalnews.com18:30
US tech giant agrees to implement daily time limits for younger users and blocks on nighttime use
- krcgtv.com18:35
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that the state of Missouri will recieve millions of dollars after a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta.
- Channel News Asia18:53
Following Meta’s proposed US$16.7 billion settlement over claims that its platforms were designed to be addictive to children, new restrictions would be introduced for US users under 18.
- wuky.org19:06
Kentucky's top law enforcement official is touting a $18 billion settlement with social media giant Meta, which has been accused of deliberately crafting addictive platforms that negatively affect youth mental health.
- whyy.org19:25
Under the $17 billion agreement, which is subject to court approval, New Jersey will receive at least $525 million.
- finanznachrichten.de19:54
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Meta Platforms (META) has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion and implement changes to Facebook and Instagram under a landmark multistate settlement over allegations that the
- wknofm.org20:09
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Meta and the attorneys general of four states have reached a $17 billion settlement in a landmark federal trial over child safety issues on Facebook and Instagram.
- portlandtribune.com20:12
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties […]
- wknofm.org20:14
Can the changes to Facebook and Instagram announced in the Meta settlement make a difference for the mental health of young people?
- abc7amarillo.com20:36
Their products have become part of so many Americans' daily lives, with some spending hours looking for likes and scrolling for satisfaction.
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- foxsanantonio.com26 Aug, 20:36their copy
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- matr.net20:37
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen won a major settlement requiring Meta to add safety features like time limits and Night Mode on social media. The funds will support youth mental health…
- El Mundo (Spain)20:47
El acuerdo con los fiscales generales de Estados Unidos busca abrir una era de mayor control en las redes sociales Leer
- Google News - Top Stories20:48
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction Reuters Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times Meta to pay Texas $1 billion in landmark child safety settlement Axios Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion CNBC How the Meta settlement may change social media forever The Guardian
- wired.com20:55
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company’s platforms will work for teens. They also think states should have demanded more.
- premiumtimesng.com20:59
The states claimed Meta was violating the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting children's personal data without parental notification or consent.
- fox4news.com21:05
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with nearly every state in the U.S. over the addictive nature of social media with teens.
- Al Jazeera English21:21
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states
- econotimes.com21:24
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and impose stricter protections for teenagers using Facebook and Instagram, settling claims from nearly all U.S. states that its platforms were...
- techradar.com21:27edited after publishing
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Meta settles its alleged social media harm case for $18B and agrees to massive changes that may be almost impossible to enforce$12.7 billion goes to online safety initiatives, with billions more to follow if YouTube and TikTok fall into line
- abcnews.com21:34edited after publishing
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A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kidsA settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products’ effects on young people’s mental health
- nzherald.co.nz21:43
Meta's US$18 billion settlement will limit teen accounts to two hours daily.
- supertalk.fm21:57
- orlandoweekly.com22:09
Paris, France - May 22, 2026: View of a smartphone screen showing a Meta apps folder including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads, and Meta
- brisbanetimes.com.au22:15
Meta has reached a landmark $US18 billion settlement with 29 US states in a case over the mental harm to children.
- The Hill22:23edited after publishing
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Meta reaches $18B deal on kids' use of Facebook, Instagram: Four takeawaysA landmark settlement between Meta and attorneys general across the country will see the technology giant pay more than $18 billion to states but also roll out several changes to better protect kids and teens on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The settlement proposal, which awaits a judge’s approval, will end the high-profile trial in...
- ktvu.com22:23
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
- wnem.com22:23
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $17 billion to settle claims that it designed its social media platforms to be addictive to children.
- Google News - Top Stories22:47
Meta’s $18B child-safety deal hinges on age-verification tech that doesn’t work well TechCrunch After Meta's landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain CNBC Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Make Sure YouTube and TikTok Share His Pain The New York Times How to Lose $12 Billion and Still Win The Atlantic Why Meta’s courtroom concession is a BFD Politico
- PBS NewsHour22:55
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion in a settlement, putting to rest a trial where dozens of states accused it of deliberately endangering children through their platforms. The company behind Facebook and Instagram agreed to implement digital guardrails for minors and is asking other social platforms to do the same. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.
- The Hill22:58
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta settles with states over social media addiction claims Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users. © AP Photo/Ryan Sun The proposed settlement, later announced by California...
- orlandoweekly.com23:00
- Google News - Top Stories23:04
Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety BBC Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough WRAL How to Lose $12 Billion and Still Win The Atlantic 2 hours a day, no late nights: How Meta’s settlement will change teen accounts The Washington Post
- techdirt.com23:35
By now you’ve almost certainly heard the news that Meta has settled with 52 state and local Attorneys General who had sued the company in some form or another over child safety on Meta’…
- Politico Europe23:37
Almost all U.S. states are using litigation to impose kids' protections that Congress failed to pass.
- ABC (Spain)23:40
La compensación de 17.000 millones de dólares que Meta entregará a los gobiernos estatales de EE.UU. para programas de salud pública son es una parte de su histórico acuerdo extrajudicial por los efectos adictivos y dañinos de sus redes sociales en los menores. La otra parte del acuerdo, tan importante como la monetaria, es la aceptación de cambios decisivos en el uso que los menores pueden hacer de Instagram y Facebook.Son cambios que los representantes políticos, activistas, expertos en...
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Meta has settled a landmark court battle over teen social media addiction by agreeing to pay $23.6 billion and adding further child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram apps. The agreement came ahead of Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg being expected to take the stand before a jury in federal court.
- Japan Times00:32
Key parts of the deal require Meta Platforms to put new guardrails on its platforms, including restricting how much time youths can scroll.
- The Guardian World00:37
Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all clear to say the product is safe’ Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram in settlement The star witness in the US government’s landmark trial against Meta believes that a multibillion-dollar settlement reached on Wednesday does not go far enough to stop the social media giant’s harms to young users. “The limitations that are in the agreement are the equivalent of saying: ‘Well you can...
- katc.com01:04removed by the outlet
Fallen teen's parents react to Meta's $17 billion settlementEnglyn Roberts' parents reflect on the loss of their daughter as Meta settles a bellwether trial for more than $17 billion.
- miragenews.com01:30
Meta has agreed to pay up to US$17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general. The states
- abc.net.au02:00
Many of us have been guilty of a seemingly endless scroll on social media, but increasingly, concerns are being raised about the impact these platforms are having on kids.
- Google News - Top Stories02:13
Meta’s Social Media Settlement Is Not Enough The Free Press Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion CNBC Did Meta’s Big Settlement Actually Help It? The New York Times How to Lose $12 Billion and Still Win The Atlantic Why Meta’s courtroom concession is a BFD Politico
- Le Monde (France)03:26
Menacée d’une amende de 200 milliards de dollars pour avoir délibérément rendu les mineurs dépendants de ses réseaux sociaux, l’entreprise a accepté de limiter l’accès des adolescents à ses plateformes et de verser jusqu’à 18 milliards de dollars pour clore les poursuites, l’équivalent d’un mois de chiffre d’affaires.
- El País (Spain)03:30
El acuerdo judicial de Meta en EE UU es una guía para diseñar regulaciones efectivas en todo el mundo que protejan a los menores
- El País (Spain)03:30
Con el acuerdo judicial de Meta, entramos en una nueva etapa de las redes sociales, en la que se les obliga a adoptar medidas de protección de los menores mucho más estrictas como refuerzo de los límites de los padres
- clickondetroit.com04:07
Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states.
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- iheart.com06:00
<p>Meta agrees to a settlement worth up to $16.68 billion over claims its platforms harmed children. Fort Worth approves an $11.25 million settlement for Atatiana Jefferson’s family nearly seven years after she was killed by a police officer. And a federal judge strikes down Texas’ dr...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:00
Ha il sapore di una “capitolazione”, come scrive il New York Times, l’accordo raggiunto da Meta con 52 procuratori generali, per tutelare i minori dai rischi dei social network. Ma la sconfitta in battaglia non pregiudica per forza la vittoria di una guerra. L’intesa coinvolge tutti i 50 Stati americani più il territorio delle Samoa […] L'articolo Danni ai minori, l’accordo di Meta con 52 procuratori (e 10 miliardi di spese legali): “Invitiamo TikTok e YouTube a unirsi a noi” proviene da Il...
- wclk.com07:00
2026 has already brought a wave of setbacks for social media giants as pressure grows on Big Tech from regulators and lawmakers around the world.
- baystreet.ca08:08
Although it still faces trillions in lawsuits, Meta Platforms (META) scored a small win. It agreed to pay $18 billion over the next 10 years. Previously, investors feared that Meta would face $200 billion in civil penalties from California, Colorado, ...
- France Info (France)08:11
Pour clore un procès historique, le groupe Meta accepte de payer au moins 12 milliards de dollars, et aussi de limiter l'accès à Instagram et Facebook aux adolescents américains.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:50
Premda su svi očekivali kako će suđenje kompaniji Meta Platforms Inc. na saveznom sudu u Oaklandu u Kaliforniji trajati otprilike dva mjeseca, završilo je nakon samo osam dana nagodbom postignutom 26. kolovoza. Meta Marka Zuckerberga očito je procijenila kako bi joj odugovlačenje i velika pažnja med...
- DW Top Stories09:25
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Meta and other social media platforms face lawsuits alleging they foster addictive use among young people. Now regulators are struggling to rein in their engagement-driven business models.
- DW Top Stories09:25
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Meta and other social media platforms face lawsuits alleging they foster addictive use among young people. Now regulators are struggling to rein in their engagement-driven business models.
- DW Top Stories09:25
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Meta and other social media platforms face lawsuits alleging they foster addictive use among young people. Now regulators are struggling to rein in their engagement-driven business models.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:33
Americká technologická společnost Meta Platforms zaplatí asi 18 miliard dolarů (zhruba 370 miliard korun) za urovnání sporu se státními zástupci téměř všech amerických států. Ti firmu obvinili, že sociální sítě Facebook a Instagram navrhla tak, aby podporovaly návykové chování mladistvých, a současně nedostatečně chránila děti před škodlivým obsahem.
- Le Monde English09:50
Threatened with a $200 billion fine for deliberately making minors addicted to its social media platforms, Mark Zuckerberg's company agreed to restrict teenagers' access to its services and pay up to $18 billion to settle the claims, the equivalent of one month's revenue for the company.
- France Info (France)09:58
Pour clore un procès historique, Meta a notamment accepté de brider Instagram et Facebook pour les adolescents d'une cinquantaine d'États américains.
- Channel News Asia10:06
- The Guardian World10:30
Minister calls for Instagram owner to extend sweeping new safeguards for young users to Britain UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates The UK government expects the Instagram owner Meta to roll out the same protections for children in Britain as those it agreed in the US on Wednesday , as part of a court settlement that could cost the company up to $18bn (£13bn). Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, said on Thursday he did not want young people in the US to...
- cyprus-mail.com10:33
Meta's move to restrict teenagers' use of social media in the U.S. shows companies have tools to better protect young people online, Australian officials said on Thursday, as the country grapples with patchy enforcement of restrictions at home. Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states over…
- hubcityradio.com10:34
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52.6 million ($52,612,676) as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multi-state settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. Attorney General Marty Jackley said this settlement sets “the national standard” for online and social media. Jackley said the dollar amount could get much larger if an agreement is... Read more »
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:49edited after publishing
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Meta: 18-Milliarden-Vergleich in den USA fällt für Konzern glimpflich ausIm Verfahren um Gefahren durch soziale Medien für Kinder soll Meta 18 Milliarden Dollar zahlen. Die Summe wirkt gewaltig. Doch sie wird immer kleiner, je tiefer man in die Feinheiten des Deals einsteigt.
- Google News - Top Stories11:00
After Meta's landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain CNBC Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion CNBC Did Meta’s Big Settlement Actually Help It? The New York Times How to Lose $12 Billion and Still Win The Atlantic Why Meta’s courtroom concession is a BFD Politico
- NPR News11:02
Meta and the states that sued the company have agreed to a $17 billion settlement. And, nuclear regulators are preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule.
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- wutc.org27 Aug, 11:02their copy
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)11:25
Společnost Meta Platforms se ve středu rozhodla vyplatit 29 americkým státům 18 miliard dolarů (v přepočtu 373 miliard korun) jako mimosoudní urovnání. Ukončila tím pětidenní soudní spor týkající se bezpečnosti teenagerů na jejích sociálních sítích Facebook a Instagram. Součástí dohody jsou i omezení na dané sociální síti pro nejmladší uživatele jako časový limit nebo pozastavení sledování v určitou denní dobu. Informaci přinesla BBC.
- The Guardian World11:32edited after publishing
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First Thing: Meta agrees to make sweeping changes to apps for teensSafety features including usage limits and night-time blocks to be set by default. Plus changes to famous French cheeses Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Meta has agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit. The agreement curtails a major trial in California and will require the social media company to pay up to $18bn. Meta agreed to establish safeguards for teenage users, including daily...
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- aol.co.uk27 Aug, 11:32their copy
- abc7news.com11:33
From a two-hour daily limit to nighttime blocks and hidden likes, here’s what parents should know about Meta’s new protections for teens.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:34
Zunächst klingt die Summe enorm, auf die sich der Mutterkonzern von Facebook und Instagram mit 29 US-Bundesstaaten geeinigt hat. Aber ihm drohten Risiken in noch ganz anderer Dimension. Die haben sich nun erledigt.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)11:36
Meta će pokušati prepoznati koristi li tinejdžer više računa kako bi se ukupno vrijeme pravilno zbrajalo
- Japan Times11:55edited after publishing
Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children.
- France Info (France)11:56
Meta paie des milliards pour clore un procès historique et accepte de brider Instagram et Facebook pour les mineurs. Le groupe était accusé d'avoir rendu ses réseaux sociaux addictifs.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:56
Zeitlimits, Ruhe in der Nacht und der Schule, keine „extremen Make-up-Filter“ mehr: Meta sagt in einer historischen Einigung Änderungen am Design seiner US-Apps zu. Aber damit ist der Fall noch lange nicht geklärt.
- El Mundo (Spain)12:07Llegan las nuevas medidas de protección para los adolescentes en Instagram y Facebook. ¿Funcionarán?
Como parte del acuerdo de 18.000 millones de dólares alcanzado con 48 estados, Meta se comprometió a añadir estas restricciones a las cuentas de menores en un plazo de seis meses. Leer
- Channel News Asia12:30
- South China Morning Post12:31
Meta Platforms has started sending out alerts to parents whose children repeatedly search for content about suicide or self-harm on Instagram as part of broader efforts to strengthen online safety for young users. Parents supervising a teen’s account can receive notifications by email, text message, WhatsApp or Instagram, depending on the contact information available. They will also be directed to expert resources on how to approach potentially sensitive conversations. Philip Chua, Meta’s...
- France Info (France)13:31
Le groupe américain fait déjà l'objet d'une enquête de la Commission européenne sur les risques d'addiction à Facebook et Instagram, notamment chez les mineurs. Il a annoncé mercredi un accord avec la quasi-totalité des Etats américains pour mettre fin à une procédure similaire.
- Google News - Top Stories13:50
'You only get like two hours of alcohol or two hours of cigarettes a day': Former Meta engineer on child safety settlement Fortune Parent activist says Meta settlement is 'peanuts,' calls on Zuckerberg to speak out Fox Business Why Meta’s courtroom concession is a BFD Politico How to Lose $12 Billion and Still Win The Atlantic ‘Blood in the water’: Why Meta’s $18 billion settlement won’t end the company’s legal woes NBC News
- iRozhlas (Czechia)14:30
Dvacet devět států americké unie žaluje společnost Meta, že na svých platformách záměrně používala algoritmy vytvářející závislost na sociálních sítích. Událost to může být přelomová, ale není zase tak skandální. Všichni přece dávno víme, že závislí jsme. Nepotřebujeme k tomu soudní potvrzení. Skandální je pouze to, že to trvalo tak dlouho, než si to jako společnost masově a globálně připouštíme.
- Al Jazeera English15:01
From night curfew to two-hour limit, Instagram and Facebook will introduce new features for children in the US.
- nevadanewsandviews.com15:04
This week, Attorney General Aaron Ford stood up and announced Nevada would get a piece of a massive settlement with Meta, the company behind Facebook and
- Google News - Top Stories15:19
Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users Al Jazeera How to Lose $12 Billion and Still Win The Atlantic 'You only get like two hours of alcohol or two hours of cigarettes a day': Former Meta engineer on child safety settlement Fortune Opinion | Meta Settles. Finally. The New York Times Kids Will Be Kids, and That’s the Biggest Risk With Meta’s New Safeguards Bloomberg
- techrepublic.com16:03
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion and introduce new Facebook and Instagram limits for teens under a US state settlement over addiction claims.
- Libération (France)16:29
Pour s’extirper d’un procès géant, Meta a accepté de payer plus de 17 milliards de dollars et de brider Instagram et Facebook pour les adolescents. La ministre française chargée du Numérique aimerait voir les termes de l’accord s’appliquer en France.
- cbs12.com17:42
Meta is overhauling how teens will experience Instagram and Facebook after a nearly $18 billion settlement with state attorneys general.
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- Le Monde (France)17:45
Outre le versement de 18 milliards de dollars, le groupe de Mark Zuckerberg s’est engagé, pour mettre fin aux poursuites qui l’opposaient à des dizaines d’Etats et d’entités américaines, à limiter pour les adolescents l’accès à ses plateformes. Un accord qui suscite des réactions diversement enthousiastes.
- Libération (France)18:03
Mercredi 26 août, la société mère de Facebook a accepté de payer 17,1 milliards de dollars et de modifier ses produits pour mettre fin aux poursuites engagées par 29 Etats américains l’accusant de favoriser un comportement addictif chez les adolescents, et échapper à un changement profond de l’industrie des réseaux sociaux ?
- Google News - Top Stories18:20
Parent activist says Meta settlement is 'peanuts,' calls on Zuckerberg to speak out Fox Business Here’s what Meta’s $18 billion multistate settlement could mean for kids — and for its bottom line CNN Meta’s Pressure Campaign Puts TikTok, YouTube, Snap on Back Foot Bloomberg.com A $17.1 Billion Vote of Confidence That Jonathan Haidt Was Right The New York Times 'You only get like two hours of alcohol or two hours of cigarettes a day': Former Meta engineer on child safety settlement Fortune
- Times of India18:32
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have criticised Meta after the company agreed to pay up to £13 billion to settle a US child harm lawsuit. Calling out its “data-extraction business model”, the couple welcomed new protections for teenagers but said the settlement is only a step forward. Meta is led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- ABC News (Australia)18:52
Meta's landmark court settlement is being hailed by some as social media's "big tobacco moment", but there is no guarantee Australians will benefit from the safety measures it has agreed to.
- Channel News Asia19:15
- Al Jazeera English19:15
US parents say they were ‘robbed’ of seeing evidence of Meta’s awareness of the harm caused by its products.
- Google News - Top Stories19:24
Parents who lost children to social media harms question Meta settlement Al Jazeera 'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users BBC Meta’s massive settlement may not be enough to improve child safety, experts say Los Angeles Times Meta Doesn’t Want to Be a Social Media Company Anymore Mother Jones Why Meta’s courtroom concession is a BFD Politico
- Google News - Top Stories20:04
Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data TechCrunch Here’s what Meta’s $18 billion multistate settlement could mean for kids — and for its bottom line CNN Friday briefing: Could Meta’s child‑safety settlement open the door to global reform? The Guardian Meta Doesn’t Want to Be a Social Media Company Anymore Mother Jones “Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement The New York Times
- Channel News Asia21:59
The US$18 billion settlement is tangible progress and proof that a well-constructed case can bring accountability to technology companies, says Dave Lee for Bloomberg Opinion.
- kctv5.com22:57
Missouri plans to investigate other social media platforms for their impact on children’s mental health following a settlement with Meta.
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Claimants argued that Facebook and Instagram had purposefully fostered addiction in children and teenagers, spreading anxiety and depression.
- Japan Times01:51
The settlement resolved claims that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about the risks and unlawfully collected data from children.
- Tagesschau (Germany)02:11
In den USA hat der Facebook-Mutterkonzern nach einem Prozess um Social-Media-Sucht von Kindern Änderungen versprochen. Verbraucherschützer fordern nun auch Konsequenzen in Deutschland.
- The Guardian World04:00
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s northern town of Bahir Dar, was shot at close range and died outside his family home. This was in the middle of the country’s civil war. For weeks, Facebook’s algorithm had actively promoted posts calling for the academic to be murdered, according to Meareg and Foxglove, a...
- themediaonline.co.za04:50
Meta settles landmark teen safety lawsuit: Meta will pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)05:53Danni da social, Meta patteggia: sicuri che la dipendenza dalla ‘piastrella’ riguardi solo i minori?
di Roberto Giampietro Meglio pagare 16,7 miliardi con un patteggiamento, che rischiare l’obbligo di dover correggere algoritmo e design dei social network per proteggere la salute mentale dei minori. Parliamo di Meta, la casa madre di Facebook e Instagram, rinviata a giudizio dal tribunale federale della California dopo le denunce firmate dai procuratori generali di […] L'articolo Danni da social, Meta patteggia: sicuri che la dipendenza dalla ‘piastrella’ riguardi solo i minori? proviene da Il...
- femalefirst.co.uk07:00
Meta has agreed to an 18 billion 13.3 billion settlement with US states and territories over claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children, in the companys largest payment to date over child safety litigation.
- themediaonline.co.za07:30
Meta settles landmark teen safety lawsuit: Meta will pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram
- BBC News World09:32
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)12:20
Bilo bi idealno kad bi se Metine nove zaštite za mlade korisnike primjenjivale diljem svijeta, a ne samo na tržištima na kojima su nametnute
- Politico Europe12:59
The European Commission may be looking for bigger changes than Meta agreed to with 47 U.S. states.
- milwaukeesun.com14:00
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to US$18 billion and impose new restrictions on teenagers' use of Facebook and Instagram
- Times of India14:03
Meta agreed to an eighteen billion dollar settlement with fifty-two attorneys general. The company will implement major protective overhauls for under-eighteen users across its platforms. These changes include time limits and automatic night mode for minors. Automatic screen-time alerts and hidden like counts will also be introduced. Enhanced age assurance systems and content guardrails will protect younger users.
- Google News - Top Stories15:29
Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment The New York Times Meta's $17 billion settlement mandates new safeguards for kids—many are promising, says safety expert CNBC How to Lose $12 Billion and Still Win The Atlantic Meta Platforms (META) Just Called a Potential Loss “Astronomical.” Here’s What’s at Stake in California Yahoo Finance How the Meta Settlement Could Change the Internet The New Yorker
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:34
META je pristala na povijesnu nagodbu. Kompanija će platiti 18 milijardi dolara odštete.
- Google News - Top Stories16:20
Meta’s Newspaper Ad Blitz Ups Pressure on Social Media Rivals Bloomberg.com Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line? CNBC How Instagram and Facebook will change for Connecticut teens under the Meta deal CT Insider Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment The New York Times Meta Platforms (META) Just Called a Potential Loss “Astronomical.” Here’s What’s at Stake in California Yahoo Finance
- Google News - Top Stories19:07
Meta's $17 billion settlement mandates new safeguards for kids—many are promising, says safety expert CNBC Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment The New York Times Opinion | The Meta Settlement Makes Big Tech Bigger WSJ How Instagram and Facebook will change for Connecticut teens under the Meta deal CT Insider The Lesson of META’s Defeat? Release the Tort Lawyers! The Nation
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:12
Agreement introduces time limits, stronger safety controls but stops short of fundamentally changing recommendation algorithms
- Channel News Asia22:14
Experts said it makes sense for Meta to roll out its restrictions elsewhere, and that the growing awareness of social media harms may pressure other platforms to do the same.
- The Hill22:35
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta settlement puts pressure on competitors Meta’s settlement with nearly every state in the country is putting some of its biggest competitors on notice as the Instagram and Facebook parent firm tries to steer an industry standard on kids' online safety. © Associated Press/Noah Berger After years of...
Sat, 29 August 2026
11 reports- Google News - Top Stories05:00
Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line? CNBC How Instagram and Facebook will change for Connecticut teens under the Meta deal CT Insider Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment The New York Times Meta Platforms (META) Just Called a Potential Loss “Astronomical.” Here’s What’s at Stake in California Yahoo Finance How the Meta Settlement Could Change the Internet The New Yorker
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:14
URL changednow www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-08/meta-usa-vergleich-kinder-jugendschutz-soziale-medien-gxe
Justizministerin Stefanie Hubig sieht im US-Prozess gegen Meta eine »Signalwirkung«. Deutschland müsse beim Schutz von Kindern vor Social-Media-Sucht vorangehen.
- el-balad.com06:45
Meta's $18 billion settlement sets 10 years of youth restrictions after 29 US states said Facebook and Instagram harmed children.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:11
Per cancellare i rischi della dipendenza da social network, l’unica soluzione è modificare l’algoritmo: ne è convinto lo psicoterapeuta Giuseppe Lavenia e con lui diversi esperti. Lo sostengono con fermezza i promotori della class action contro Meta e TikTok, in corso al tribunale civile di Milano: “Al giudice non chiediamo miliardi di risarcimento, come negli […] L'articolo “Dipendenza social? No ai risarcimenti, ma stop all’algoritmo”: perché la class action italiana può superare la stangata...
- Google News - Top Stories09:02
How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together The New York Times Meta settlement backs competitors into a corner on kids safety The Hill How Instagram and Facebook will change for Connecticut teens under the Meta deal CT Insider Meta Platforms (META) Just Called a Potential Loss “Astronomical.” Here’s What’s at Stake in California Yahoo Finance Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal NPR
- The Hill10:00
Meta’s settlement with nearly every state in the country is putting some of its biggest competitors on notice as the Instagram and Facebook parent firm tries to steer an industry standard on kids online safety. After years of scrutiny, the company agreed to pay billions of dollars to states and make significant changes to better...
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
What Meta’s $17-billion settlement revealed about the harms of social media Los Angeles Times How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together The New York Times State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes KXAN Austin New Facebook and Instagram Rules Are Coming for Teens. Will They Help? Rolling Stone Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line? CNBC
- wuft.org11:00
Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big changes.
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- wncw.org29 Aug, 11:00their copy
- tspr.org29 Aug, 11:00their copy
- Google News - Top Stories11:00
Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal NPR How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together The New York Times State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes Yahoo New Facebook and Instagram Rules Are Coming for Teens. Will They Help? Rolling Stone Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line? CNBC
- yahoo.com14:49edited after publishing
previously
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17 billionMeta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
- iowapublicradio.org21:14
Meta agreed to billions in payments and new protections for kids. Harvard Law's Leah Plunkett looks at what it could mean for Meta's competitors and for AI companies.
Sun, 30 August 2026
5 reports- hngn.com00:28edited after publishing
Meta settled its teen addiction trial for $17 billion — the largest state consumer-protection deal since Big Tobacco — with Zuckerberg avoiding the stand.
- The Hill10:57
Meta, the social media giant, will pay $1 billion and implement new child safety regulations on its platforms as part of a settlement with the state of Texas.
- thestar.com.my11:00
Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.
- Google News - Top Stories12:00
He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media? CNBC How Instagram and Facebook will change for Connecticut teens under the Meta deal CT Insider How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together The New York Times Meta’s settlement is a starting point Financial Times Meta settlement reached: Ohio to receive over $300 million NBC4 WCMH-TV
- Google News - Top Stories14:55
Meta’s Day of Reckoning WSJ He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media? CNBC Business The Economist How Instagram and Facebook will change for Connecticut teens under the Meta deal CT Insider How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together The New York Times
Mon, 31 August 2026
4 reports- thedailyblog.co.nz01:49
Meta reaches settlement over social media case Meta Platforms META.O agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion (NZ$28b) and make...
- South China Morning Post04:29
Calls are growing for Asean to collectively crack down on Big Tech platforms that spread scams and harmful content, spurred on by Meta Platforms’ landmark US$18 billion US settlement last week. Meta agreed on Wednesday to enact sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook – including default time limits and content restrictions – as part of the settlement with several US states, which had alleged the platforms damaged children’s mental health. Within hours of the deal being announced, advocacy...
- Channel News Asia14:52
- El Pais English19:38
The tech giant still faces two major fronts in court: lawsuits brought by individual victims and claims from school districts. The attorneys told EL PAÍS they intend to pursue the litigation until the plaintiffs receive compensation
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- Japan Times02:46
The owner of Facebook and Instagram recently came to an $18 billion legal settlement with U.S. states that is aimed at curbing children's use of social media.
- PBS NewsHour19:30
But the fact remains that online age verification technology remains imperfect, while coming with privacy implications not just for children but for adults who may have to prove that they are over 18.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- foxbaltimore.com01:31
A former Facebook safety employee and whistleblower is criticizing Meta’s $18 billion settlement with more than two dozen states.
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- katv.com2 Sept, 01:31their copy
- komonews.com2 Sept, 01:31their copy
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- Le Figaro (France)15:20
Une semaine après l’accord conclu par le groupe de Mark Zuckerberg aux États-Unis, ils appellent l’exécutif européen à mener à son terme la procédure engagée il y a deux ans.
- Channel News Asia22:00
A landmark US lawsuit has made clear that if left to their own devices, social media companies are unlikely to take drastic steps to protect young users, says NUS' Carol Soon.