Meta to pay up to $16.7bn in landmark settlement over child safety claims

BusinessDay | 26-08-2026 05:15pm |

Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 US states accusing the company of child safety violations. The settlement is one of the largest of its kind. The lawsuit alleged that Meta's platforms contributed to child exploitation and safety issues.

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