NYT
How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Meta agreed to pay $17.1 billion to settle claims by state attorneys general related to its social media practices. The settlement followed months of negotiations between Meta's legal team and state officials. Meta's chief legal officer proposed the settlement as the company faced additional legal losses in ongoing cases.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/technology/meta-states-settlement.html