https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-to-pay-up-to-17-1-billion-in-landmark-settlement-over-social-media-addiction-claimsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-to-pay-up-to-17-1-billion-in-landmark-settlement-over-social-media-addiction-claimshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-to-pay-up-to-17-1-billion-in-landmark-settlement-over-social-media-addiction-claims#u49755Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:20 +0000Meta has agreed to a settlement involving payments of up to $17.1 billion to resolve claims regarding social media addiction and harms to children. The agreement includes sweeping child-safety reforms for Instagram and new measures to curb addiction and increase safety for teenagers. Connecticut Attorney General Tong announced the deal, which involves multiple states including West Virginia. The settlement arrives amid a legislative deadlock in Congress regarding kids' online safety laws.Why it mattersThe case centers on the addictive nature of Meta's platforms and their impact on yo