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Will Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media?
22 minutes Posted Aug 27, 2026 at 8:45 pm.
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Yesterday, Meta reached a settlement in a landmark social media lawsuit. The tech giant struck a deal with 48 states to pay $18 billion and make changes to the way teens can use Facebook and Instagram. WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky explains what this decision means for the future of social media. And Jessica Mendoza speaks with one of the settlement’s key negotiators.
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