Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Summary
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by 47 U.S. states over claims that its Facebook and Instagram platforms contributed to teen social media addiction. As part of the deal, Meta will add new safety features to protect children using its social media apps.Key Facts
- The lawsuit accused Meta of designing addictive features that harmed youth mental health.
- The case involved 47 states, including California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey.
- The trial was taking place in federal court in Oakland, California.
- Meta will introduce safety measures such as daily time limits and pauses for young users.
- The settlement amount is $17 billion, with $353 million allocated to Virginia alone.
- Meta was also accused of collecting data on children under 13 without parental consent.
- Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified defending Meta’s child safety efforts during the trial.
- The settlement is one of the largest consumer protection deals in U.S. history and ends the current trial.
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