The Meta Settlement: What It Means for Your Speech and Privacy

Under the teen safety provisions is a court-supervised identity system for every Facebook and Instagram user. Reclaim-The-NET by Dan Frieth and Cindy Harper, 26aug2026. Today Meta agreed to make changes to Instagram and Facebook after many US states blamed it for creating dangerous products that harm children. The settlement brings an end to a major … Continue reading The Meta Settlement: What It Means for Your Speech and Privacy

Meta’s $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions

The Defender - Henrick Karoliszyn, DSW - 27aug2026. Social media giant agrees to sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram after states accused it of knowingly designing platforms to addict children and expose them to harmful content. “Meta intentionally exploited kids for profit and then lied about it,” said District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. … Continue reading Meta’s $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions

Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California

CNBC Jonathan Vanian - 17aug2026. Key Points Less than two weeks after a loss in New Mexico, Meta faces a much bigger legal test in a case being co-led by California’s attorney general over alleged harms to children and teens. Opening arguments in AG Rob Bonta’s case against Meta begin on Tuesday, as more states … Continue reading Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California