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Meta settles social media addiction trial with states for up to $17B

The Hill·August 26, 2026·1 min read
Meta settles social media addiction trial with states for up to $17B

Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in a trial accusing the company of designing platforms to be addictive for young users, according to court filings published Wednesday. The proposed settlement, announced by California AG Rob Bonta, requires Meta to make various changes to its practices.

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