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Changes coming to Meta apps after $17 billion social media addiction settlement

August 30, 2026 by AFNN News Editor

Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.

Categories Children, Mainstream Vids, Technology Tags Children, Facebook, Instagram, Meta, Teenagers, teens Leave a comment

Meta to change Instagram, Facebook after judge rules it harms kids’ mental health

August 8, 2026 by AFNN News Editor

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million in penalties and make changes to its apps, saying its social media platforms harm children’s mental health.

Categories Business, Children, Courts, Health, Mainstream Vids Tags Facebook, Instagram, Mental Health, Meta Leave a comment

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