https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rebecca-hendin-on-mark-zuckerberg-and-the-meta-court-settlementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rebecca-hendin-on-mark-zuckerberg-and-the-meta-court-settlementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rebecca-hendin-on-mark-zuckerberg-and-the-meta-court-settlement#u50693Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:51:19 +0000Meta has settled a lawsuit with 47 US states, D.C., and several territories regarding the addictive nature of Facebook and Instagram for children. The company will pay at least $12 billion over 10 years, with New York receiving up to $1.1 billion. The deal includes reforms to limit children's access to these platforms. While some view the payout as a starting point for global online safety reform, other analysts suggest the settlement will not resolve all of Meta's legal challenges.Why it mattersThe lawsuit focused on how Meta's products impact the mental health and safety of mi