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Meta's Teen Safety Features Saw Minimal Uptake, Court Hears as States Pursue $200bn Penalty

Meta executives faced tough questioning in a US court as a coalition of 29 states alleged the company downplayed minimal adoption of teen safety tools while profiting from user engagement.

By Aisyah Razak · 31 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Meta Settlement Leaves Core Teen Safety Issues Unresolved, Says Whistleblower

A Meta whistleblower has disputed claims that the social media giant's $18 billion settlement with U.S. states adequately protects teen mental health, arguing the agreement merely codifies existing safety measures rather than tackling root causes.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Meta's Teen Safety Features Saw Minimal Uptake, Court Hears as States Pursue $200bn Penalty

Meta Settlement Leaves Core Teen Safety Issues Unresolved, Says Whistleblower

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