The Verge
If Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with it
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Meta reached a settlement with 47 U.S. states and several districts regarding children's safety practices on its platforms. The settlement requires Meta to pay $17.1 billion and implement app changes related to child safety. Meta has characterized the settlement as addressing broader industry concerns rather than issues unique to its platforms.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/policy/985556/meta-settlement-youtube-tiktok-snap
