California says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

Meta agrees to $17B settlement in landmark child-safety case

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states

Aug 26, 2026

California says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

The social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.

Aug 26, 2026

Meta agrees to massive settlement with states over child safety

Meta agreed to settle with U.S. states in a landmark lawsuit over allegations Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that harm children. The big picture: The company agreed to provide compensation to the states for a variety of public health purposes, including crisis intervention services, after-school programs, outdoor activities and youth mental health programming. What's next: The deal is expected to end an ongoing federal trial. This is breaking news.

Aug 26, 2026