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Meta to pay $18B in landmark children’s online safety settlement
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Peter Zampa , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The total payout will exceed $18 billion, to be distributed over a period of ten years. A significant settlement has been reached, with a major tech company agreeing to pay a substantial amount of money.
A significant settlement has been reached, with a major tech company agreeing to pay a substantial amount of money. The total payout will exceed $18 billion, to be distributed over a period of ten years. This agreement also involves changes to the company's operations, aimed at better protecting younger users.
New safety features will be introduced, including limits on screen time and restrictions on overnight app use. Further details about the settlement and its terms are available. The company, which owns several well-known platforms, has committed to implementing these changes to improve user safety.
The settlement is the result of an agreement with a large group of attorneys general from across the country.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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