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Why does the Meta lawsuit settlement matter?

CBS News Technology · August 27, 2026 at 9:24 AM

Meta's multi-billion dollar settlement with 47 states over social media addiction could result in some major changes to social media rules, especially for children.

Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins with more.

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