Meta agrees to US$18 billion settlement regarding teen social media safety
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Meta, US States
United States
August 26, 2026
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Meta will pay up to US$18 billion to US states to settle claims regarding the impact of its platforms on children's mental health. New restrictions for users under 18 include a two-hour daily time limit and a midnight-to-6 a.m. block. Experts remain divided on whether these cosmetic changes effectively address underlying algorithmic harms.
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