Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement with 29 States to End Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Meta agreed to pay approximately $18 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 states alleging that Facebook and Instagram used design features that harmed children. The settlement was announced in 2026. The lawsuit claimed the platforms employed addictive design practices targeting minors. Terms of the settlement include the $18 billion payment and were finalized by agreement between Meta and the state attorneys general who brought the case.

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