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

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Published on August 26, 2026 • Originally reported by John Ruwitch. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks to reporters at a press conference after opening arguments took place in the Meta trial over a lawsuit brought by US states about social media addiction at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Oakland, California, on August 18, 2026.

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

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