Meta proposes $18 billion settlement for teen safety lawsuit
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Meta, 52 US Attorneys General
United States
August 26, 2026
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Meta has offered an $18 billion settlement to resolve a lawsuit brought by 52 US attorneys general regarding teen safety. The settlement includes strict usage limits for minors, such as night mode and time limits. Meta is conditioning 30% of the payout on YouTube and TikTok adopting similar safety standards.
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