https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parent-activist-says-meta-settlement-is-peanuts-calls-on-zuckerberg-to-speak-outContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parent-activist-says-meta-settlement-is-peanuts-calls-on-zuckerberg-to-speak-outhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/parent-activist-says-meta-settlement-is-peanuts-calls-on-zuckerberg-to-speak-out#u51082Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:36:05 +0000Meta has reached a settlement with California and other states to resolve lawsuits alleging its platforms cause social media addiction in children and teens. Reported settlement figures vary across sources, with estimates ranging from $16.7 billion to $18 billion. While some parents view the move as a step in the right direction, others, including a parent activist and the Florida Attorney General, have dismissed the payment as "peanuts." Meta has since called on TikTok and YouTube to join its efforts in supporting teenagers.Why it mattersThe litigation centers on the impact of scree