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A $17 billion signal: what the Meta settlement means for young minds

3 September 2026 · Dr Gabriel Ellul · 5 min read

Meta's landmark settlement with 47 US states marks a turning point in how we think about attention, sleep and the developing brain — and it carries a quiet message for every parent in Malta.

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