Meta Settles With US States Over Youth Harm Claims

Meta Platforms reached a settlement with 29 US states to resolve claims that Instagram and Facebook were designed to addict children and improperly collect data. The deal averts a high-profile federal court trial.

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A worker stands inside the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Meta Platforms Inc-Class A reached a settlement with 29 states in United States federal court over claims it addicted children to its platforms. The deal averts a high-profile trial that carried potential penalties of up to $1.4 trillion. State attorneys general alleged the tech giant misled consumers on safety and improperly collected data from minors.

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