Meta's landmark settlement comes as Big Tech faces an inflection point

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Meta’s landmark settlement with state attorneys general over claims its products are addictive and harmful to kids is among the largest ever struck by a U.S. company — and it’s the latest sign that long-running public frustration with tech companies is turning into concrete changes for the industry.

2026 has already brought a wave of setbacks for social media giants: Meta lost two high-profile ca…

Meta’s landmark settlement with state attorneys general over claims its products are addictive and harmful to kids is among the largest ever struck by a U.S. company — and it’s the latest sign that long-running public frustration with tech companies is turning into concrete changes for the industry.

2026 has already brought a wave of setbacks for social media giants: Meta lost two high-profile ca…

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