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Meta, States Have Discussed Settling Teen Social Media Harm Case

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 26 August 2026, 01:22 UTC By Olivia Carville and Madlin Mekelburg 1 min read
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Meta Platforms Inc. and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of a blockbuster case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified due to its sensitivity.

Meta Platforms Inc. and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of a blockbuster case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified due to its sensitivity.
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