What smart people are saying about Meta's settlement

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives to the Los Angeles Superior Court at United States Court House on February 18, 2026. Meta agreed to put greater restrictions on teen users on Wednesday. Jill Connelly/Getty Images Meta settled a teen social media addiction lawsuit with states for about $18 billion. Some experts called the deal shrewd, saying Meta avoided potentially massive damages. Critics say the deal is too weak and its teen protections could prove difficult to enforce. Attorneys and…