https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-will-spend-millions-for-teen-therapy-it-s-a-mistakeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-will-spend-millions-for-teen-therapy-it-s-a-mistakehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-will-spend-millions-for-teen-therapy-it-s-a-mistake#u59510Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:01:08 +0000Meta is allocating millions of dollars toward therapy for teenagers following a massive legal settlement, though critics argue the move is a mistake. The company has reached settlements valued between $17 billion and $18 billion to resolve disputes involving 47 states. While some view Meta's updated child-safety rules as a positive new standard, other critics describe the legal outcome as a bad deal for users that fails to address the core issues of the company's algorithms.Why it mattersThe legal battle centered on the impact of Meta's social media platforms on youth mental hea