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TechIf Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with it

Meta’s settlement with 47 US states and several districts and territories over kids’ safety could cost it at least $12 billion, with additional payments tied to TikTok, YouTube, and Snap adopting similar restrictions. Meta is using the deal to present itself as an industry standard-setter while pressuring rivals to follow.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 14:24Original

If Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with it
If Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with itTech