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Did States Just Do to Social Media What They Did to Big Tobacco?
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August 27, 2026
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0:44Now PlayingMeta has agreed to a massive settlement with nearly every U.S. state over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that kept kids and teens engaged for too long.
The deal could total around $17 billion and includes stronger protections for teen accounts.
Why are people comparing this to the Big Tobacco lawsuits of the 1990s? Because states may once again be using the courts to force a powerful industry to change.
#Meta #SocialMedia #BigTobacco #History #Civics #Instagram #Facebook #TeenSafety #Shorts
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