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Meta to give Texas over $1 billion in settlement to protect kids online
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Gabrielle Lopez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The company has agreed to an $18 billion settlement to address claims that its platforms were designed to be addictive and harmful to young people's mental health. A settlement between Meta and Texas has been reached, with the state set to receive over $1 billion.
A settlement between Meta and Texas has been reached, with the state set to receive over $1 billion. This funding will support various initiatives, including youth mental health services and digital literacy programs in schools. New safeguards will be implemented on Meta's platforms to protect children.
The company has agreed to an $18 billion settlement to address claims that its platforms were designed to be addictive and harmful to young people's mental health.
Further details on the settlement and its implications are available, including specific changes to be made to Meta's platforms, such as limits on usage for teen users and notification settings during school hours.
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Category: News Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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