Meta Platforms agrees to settle social media lawsuit with U.S. states
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Oakland, California, USA
August 26, 2026
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Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to US$16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit with multiple U.S. states. The settlement includes new safety guardrails for youth users on Facebook and Instagram. Meta denies any liability or wrongdoing.
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