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August 26, 2026

Meta settles state child-safety case for up to $18B over 10 years

Meta agreed to pay about $18 billion over 10 years to settle state attorneys general claims over child safety, and 30% of that money depends on whether YouTube and TikTok adopt the same teen limits.

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