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Meta Faces Settlement with US States
Meta has reached a $17.1 billion settlement with 47 US states and several districts under a new kids safety agreement, though the company is framing it positively. The deal comes after years of criticism for social media harms.
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The Verge
Meta might be on the hook for $17.1 billion and a host of app changes under a new kids safety settlement, but it's already spinning the deal to its advantage. After years of being the national punching bag for social media harms, Meta has reached a settlement with 47 US states and several districts
2026-08-27 14:24 UTC