Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US teen addiction lawsuits
Summary
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion over the next ten years to settle lawsuits in the United States. The company will also limit how teenagers can use Facebook and Instagram to address claims that its platforms were designed to be addictive and harmful to children.Key Facts
- Meta will pay a maximum of $18 billion within ten years as part of the settlement.
- The agreement involves nearly all U.S. states.
- The lawsuits accused Meta of creating social media products that intentionally addicted children.
- Meta is required to set strict limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram.
- This settlement ends a federal trial about the safety of Meta’s platforms for young users.
- The case focused on claims that Meta misled the public about the safety of its products.
- The announcement was made on August 27, 2026.
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