From：Internet Info Agency 2026-08-27 18:30:00
On August 26, Meta announced it had reached a settlement agreement with attorneys general from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five territories, agreeing to pay nearly $18 billion in settlement fees and implement changes to its social media platforms Instagram and Facebook, including additional restrictions on teen usage. The settlement will take effect once approved by the court. At the end of March this year, a jury in New Mexico ruled that Meta violated the state’s consumer protection laws, finding that the company knowingly disseminated false and misleading safety claims to the public despite being aware of the addictive risks and harmful content its platforms posed to young users. The case stemmed from an undercover investigation conducted over several years by state prosecutors, resulting in a $375 million penalty against Meta. This followed two prior rulings against Meta in state courts.
