Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a settlement that includes financial payments to dozens of states along with new restrictions on teen accounts. CBS News has this report.
Michigan will receive at least $171 million from Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, as part of a federal lawsuit settlement.
Michigan will receive at least $171 million from the owner of Facebook and Instagram as part of a settlement that Meta Platforms has reached with 47 states, D.C. and three U.S. territories.
A trial has begun in federal court in California, where nearly 30 states are suing Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, on accusations of intentionally designing a product that is addictive to youth. CBS News has this report.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Residents throughout the country are concerned with the environmental impact and utility costs of data centers. Jo Ling Kent looks into how officials in different cities across the U.S. are dealing with the unease.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
There are many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten humanity.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
WhatsApp is rolling out new ad features including a subscription model that will allow channels to offer exclusive content for a monthly fee.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
The music publishing company for renowned Detroit rapper Eminem is suing Meta, alleging the social media giant made its songs available to users without permission.
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says these incidents are becoming increasingly regular.
The family of the man at the center of a Washtenaw County investigation is speaking out.
One person was arrested after officials said the suspect stole an AmeriPro ambulance on Wednesday in Highland Park, Michigan.
A Michigan man's weekly routine of returning cans had paid off after he used the money to buy an instant game ticket that earned him $500,000.
A 67-year-old Michigan man has died after officials say he was pinned while attempting to clean farming equipment last week.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says these incidents are becoming increasingly regular.
Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy says about six have been damaged, costing his office about $5,000 so far.
Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses in August as part of an animal welfare investigation. The horses have been returned to their owner after Oakland County did not pursue forfeiture, and no criminal charges were filed.
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
One person was arrested after officials said the suspect stole an Ameripro ambulance on Wednesday in Highland Park, Michigan.
A 50-year-old man was rescued on Tuesday following a trench collapse in Oxford Township. It is the third trench collapse in Oakland County in recent months.
Body cam video of a man being pushed to the ground in Washtenaw County has led to an excessive force investigation.
Now that it's September, many youth football programs have started their seasons. In Sterling Heights, there's a relatively new program that focuses not only on building better football players but also on developing future leaders.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.