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

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.

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

TL;DR

  • Meta will pay $17 billion to settle claims.
  • Child-safety measures will be added to Facebook and Instagram.
  • The settlement ends a landmark trial over teen social media addiction.
  • Claims were filed by 47 states.
  • State attorneys general announced the agreement.