Meta will pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims from 29 states alleging its platforms harmed children and violated COPPA by collecting data without parental consent.
Settlement does not mean Meta has accepted guilt
Aug 27, 2026
09:31 am
What's the storyMeta has agreed to pay $18 billion in a settlement with 29 US states over claims that it endangered children on its platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
The lawsuit alleged that Meta had intentionally designed these platforms to be addictive for children, despite being aware of the potential harm they could cause.
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