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Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
New York Times Wednesday 26 August 2026, 13:34 UTC By Cecilia Kang and Eli Tan 1 min read
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