Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn to settle social media case0

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• August 26, 2026

Social media giant Meta has reached a settlement with US states and territories to resolve a court case related to child safety on Facebook and Instagram. The tech company says it will pay a maximum of $18bn (£13.3bn) to 48 states, plus the District of Columbia and three US territories. The settlement requires Meta introduce