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Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit

Fadingcorroborated192 outlets reported this themselves in 623 reports over 26 days - more reporting than echo.
After publishing: 52 headlines quietly rewritten, 20 descriptions edited, 2 articles removed, 16 URLs changed90 changes
  1. 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...

  2. 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.

  3. BBC News Worldseen 7 Aug, 05:28description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. winnipegfreepress.comseen 9 Aug, 00:31description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. mercurynews.comseen 9 Aug, 02:40description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    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.

  9. taylorvilledailynews.comseen 10 Aug, 06:19article removed

    last seen headlineA New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow

  10. 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

  11. 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 litigation

    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...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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 ?

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. citizensvoice.comseen 21 Aug, 02:12description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    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.

  25. bostonherald.comseen 21 Aug, 02:12description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    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.

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. El País (Spain)seen 26 Aug, 18:14description edited
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    29 estados habían presentado diferentes casos por recopilar datos de menores

    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

  29. 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

  30. 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.

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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...

  34. 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

  35. 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.

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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.

  41. cnet.comseen 28 Aug, 13:42URL changed

    now resolves towww.cnet.com/news/social-media/meta-to-pay-up-to-16-68-billion-to-settle-with-us-states-on-teen-social-media-addiction-2/

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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/

  50. 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

  51. 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

  52. 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

  53. 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

  54. whdh.comseen 28 Aug, 17:29URL changed

    now resolves towhdh.com/news/meta-reaches-18-billion-settlement-with-states-in-landmark-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction/

  55. 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

  56. 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

  57. 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

  58. 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

  59. 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

  60. 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

  61. 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

  62. 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

  63. 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

  64. 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

  65. 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

  66. 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

  67. 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

  68. 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

  69. 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...

  70. 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

  71. 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

  72. 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

  73. 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

  74. wknofm.orgseen 29 Aug, 03:32URL changed

    now resolves towww.wknofm.org/news-from-npr/2026-08-26/meta-agrees-to-17-billion-settlement-and-new-protections-for-teens

  75. 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

  76. 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

  77. 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

  78. 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

  79. DW Top Storiesseen 29 Aug, 10:10URL 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

  80. DW Top Storiesseen 29 Aug, 10:10URL 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

  81. 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

  82. 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

  83. Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)seen 29 Aug, 20:55URL changed

    now resolves towww.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/08/27/meta-paga-circa-18-miliardi-di-dollari-per-chiudere-le-cause-sui-danni-ai-minori-nuovi-limiti-su-instagram-e-facebook-ma-gli-algoritmi-non-cambiano/8489024/

  84. Channel News Asiaseen 30 Aug, 00:07URL changed

    now resolves towww.channelnewsasia.com/business/meta-agrees-pay-18-billion-settle-us-lawsuits-over-childrens-social-media-addiction-6343111

  85. Channel News Asiaseen 30 Aug, 00:07URL changed

    now resolves towww.channelnewsasia.com/business/meta-agrees-pay-18-billion-settle-us-lawsuits-over-childrens-social-media-addiction-6343111

  86. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 03:56URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/digital/2026-08/meta-vergleich-soziale-medien-kinder-us-bundesstaaten-gxe

  87. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 1 Sept, 01:11URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-08/meta-usa-vergleich-kinder-jugendschutz-soziale-medien-gxe

  88. the-independent.comseen 2 Sept, 15:17URL changed

    now resolves towww.the-independent.com/tech/instagram-facebook-changes-meta-court-settlement-b3041771.html

  89. hngn.comseen 2 Sept, 15:23description edited
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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.

  90. katc.comseen 3 Sept, 03:25article removed

    last seen headlineFallen teen's parents react to Meta's $17 billion settlement

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Thu, 6 August 2026peak 212 reports on Wed, 26 August 2026Thu, 3 September 2026

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  1. Thu, 6 August 2026

    6 reports
  2. Fri, 7 August 2026

    34 reports
    • wchstv.com00:02

      A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million and implement changes to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.

      5 reprints
    • Google News - Top Stories00:56

      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.

      1 reprint
    • 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.

      5 reprints
  3. 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 follow

      In 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,...

      10 reprints from 9 outlets
    • 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.

  4. Mon, 10 August 2026

    14 reports
  5. 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.

  6. Wed, 12 August 2026

    12 reports
  7. Thu, 13 August 2026

    1 report
    • brnow.org19:50edited after publishing

      previouslyNinth Circuit rules that Meta case will proceed • Biblical Recorder

      SAN 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...

  8. Fri, 14 August 2026

    1 report
  9. 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.

  10. Mon, 17 August 2026

    19 reports
  11. Tue, 18 August 2026

    54 reports
  12. Wed, 19 August 2026

    40 reports
  13. Thu, 20 August 2026

    5 reports
  14. Fri, 21 August 2026

    5 reports
  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Mon, 24 August 2026

    1 report
  18. 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.

  19. Wed, 26 August 2026

    152 reports
  20. Thu, 27 August 2026

    61 reports
  21. Fri, 28 August 2026

    20 reports
  22. Sat, 29 August 2026

    11 reports
  23. 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

  24. Mon, 31 August 2026

    4 reports
  25. Tue, 1 September 2026

    2 reports
  26. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
  27. Thu, 3 September 2026

    2 reports

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