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Will Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media?

Aug 27, 2026 · 22m 48s
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Yesterday, Meta reached a settlement in a landmark social media lawsuit . The tech giant struck a deal with 48 states to pay $18 billion and make changes to the way teens can use Facebook and Instagram . WSJ’s Meghan Bobrowsky explains what this decision means for the future of social media. And Jessica Mendoza speaks with one of the settlement’s key negotiators. Further Listening: - The New Legal Strategy That Beat Social Media - The Facebook Files, Part 1: The Whitelist Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices