# Meta Settles Social Media Lawsuit for $18 Billion

https://mins.news/en/video/34501

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-27 14:14 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUGxal_bmNQ

> Meta Platforms said it agreed to pay up to $18 billion in landmark settlements resolving social media claims brought by U.S. states. The agreements would require major changes to the company’s operation of platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

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