Meta agrees to $16 billion settlement in child harm case - latest updates

Meta has agreed to a maximum settlement of $16.68 billion in a historic case in the United States...

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15.47 26 Aug 2026

Meta agrees to $16 billion settlement in child harm case - latest updates

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15.47 26 Aug 2026

Meta has agreed to a maximum settlement of $16.68 billion in a historic case in the United States, claiming that its platforms harmed children, only a week after it went to trial.

Joining Shane to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.

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