Meta has agreed to a nearly $18 billion settlement with nearly all US states over child-safety claims, agreeing to implement daily time limits, midnight-to-6am blocks, and school mode for users under 18. Florida rejected the deal calling it "peanuts," while Texas struck a separate $1 billion agreement, bringing total potential payments to nearly $18 billion.
Background
Meta faces lawsuits from US states alleging its products were designed to foster compulsive use among children and failed to warn about addiction and mental health risks. This represents one of the largest tech industry settlements with state governments over platform safety practices.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 27, 2026 at 03:50 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10