Meta will pay up to US$18 billion to settle US lawsuits claiming Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children.

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Meta will pay up to US$18 billion to settle US lawsuits claiming Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children.

CNA · Aug 27, 2026, 1:49 AM UTC

Nighttime lockouts, daily limits and more parental controls: Here's what could change for US teens on Instagram and Facebook:

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