Meta Platforms agreed to pay Oklahoma $17.1 billion on Friday to resolve state claims that Instagram and Facebook harmed teenage users' mental health. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the agreement, which follows a separate settlement with 47 states, including at least $516 million awarded to Pennsylvania.

The litigation accused Meta of designing addictive features and failing to protect minors on its platforms. State attorneys general pursued the company for years, alleging violations of consumer protection statutes and deceptive practices around youth safety. Meta has denied wrongdoing while agreeing to resolve the claims.

Drummond called the Oklahoma agreement a landmark outcome, though the figure substantially exceeded the per-state amounts reported in the broader 47-state settlement. Legal analysts tracking the cases expected clarification on Friday regarding payment allocation across participating states and required product changes.

The settlements add to regulatory and financial pressure on Meta as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence and its Reality Labs division. Investors are monitoring whether the payouts will materially affect the company's cash position, full-year guidance, and potential new compliance costs tied to youth safety features.

Meta said it had implemented significant protections for teenagers, including default private accounts and parental supervision tools. A company spokesperson framed the settlements as a way to resolve the litigation without prolonged court proceedings.