Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and implement restrictions for underage users of Instagram and Facebook in the US as part of a settlement with authorities from 29 states, who accuse the company of fostering addiction among children.

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and implement restrictions for underage users of Instagram and Facebook in the US as part of a settlement with authorities from 29 states, who accuse the company of fostering addiction among children.

@varlamov_news 26 Aug 2026, 19:10

Meta agreed to change the operation of Facebook and Instagram for teenagers and will allocate nearly $18 billion for youth online safety initiatives as part of a settlement with attorneys general from 29 U.S. states.

@meduzalive 26 Aug 2026, 15:46