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Meta reaches $16.7 billion settlement with U.S. states over social media addiction

Meta has reached a $16.7 billion settlement with U.S. states regarding social media addiction, according to Bloomberg.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Meta has settled, agreeing to pay a total of $16.7 billion as part of an agreement reached with various U.S. states. The deal was finalized during the second week of the trial taking place at the federal court in Oakland.

According to Bloomberg, Meta chose to accept new regulations rather than risk a ruling that could have significant consequences for the company.

The settlement is part of a legal action focused on social media addiction, a topic that has sparked widespread debate on health and regulation.

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