Snap Inc. Settles with Social Media Addiction Plaintiffs, Ending Second Bellwether Trial November 3, 2026 Snap Inc. has reached a settlement with the two plaintiffs in the second social media bellwether trial in California, according to Law360. The settlement was announced during jury selection, effectively ending the trial before it began. This announcement comes just days after Meta Platforms Inc. informed the court on Friday, October 30, that it had […] Read More
Florida Attorney General Proposes Child Safety Law for App Stores, Social Media, and AI Chatbots October 26, 2026 The Florida attorney general proposed a new law to strengthen child safety guardrails for social media and AI chatbots, including requirements for age verification and parental consent before minors can buy or download apps. While the state already prohibits social media accounts for children under 14, the proposed Safe Screens Act would impose protective design […] Read More
Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Alleged Social Media Harms to Children. August 28, 2026 Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion and make significant changes to Facebook and Instagram as part of a landmark multistate settlement resolving allegations that its platforms were designed in ways that contributed to compulsive use and harm among children and teenagers. The proposed agreement, announced August 26, 2026, was reached with a […] Read More