META SETTLEMENT: $18 Billion + Child Safety Restrictions
Podcast:Philip Teresi Published On: Thu Aug 27 2026 Description: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and implement major new restrictions on teen users to settle lawsuits brought by nearly every U.S. state alleging that its platforms were designed in ways that harmed children's mental health and encouraged addictive use. The settlement ends a landmark trial that had begun earlier this month in federal court in Oakland, California. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.