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Eco · Climate policy · published 2026-08-28 · via The Guardian

Global implications of Meta's $18bn settlement with US states

Meta agreed to pay $18bn and alter platform features to settle a lawsuit from 29 US states over youth addiction. Meanwhile, separate legal cases against the company are pending in Kenya and the Netherlands, including one alleging Facebook's algorithm promoted violence in Ethiopia. The US settlement could encourage other governments to demand similar changes.

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