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Aug 27, 2026 · 28m

A Historic Settlement Over Social Media Addiction

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Meta, the world’s biggest social media company, reached a multibillion-dollar legal settlement on Wednesday over claims that its technology was addictive to children. The company agreed to impose major changes to how minors use its products. Cecilia Kang, a technology reporter for The New York Times, explains why a company that almost never backs down finally cut a deal, and whether this will start a new era of accountability for Big Tech. Guest: Cecilia Kang, a reporter covering technology and regulatory policy for The New York Times. Background reading: Met...

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