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States, Meta reach $17B settlement over youth risks

A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta over alleged risks to young users.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, including California’s Rob Bonta, announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The agreement resolves a lawsuit alleging the companies posed risks to youth.