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UK 'expects same social media protections as US' after Meta agrees $18bn settlement

THE tech giant Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – has agreed to pay up to $18 billion (£13.3bn) and introduce major new…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Meta's $18 billion settlement won't be enough to escape its trust problem

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Fortune · Aug 27

Worries that social media is making children lose touch with reality echo ancient Greeks’ fears about theatre

Banning under-16s from social media was one of Keir Starmer’s last acts as prime minister before he stepped down in July 2026. Following Australia’s ban on under-16s in 2025, which turbocharged the debate globally, the UK ban is timetabled for early 2027.

The Conversation · Aug 27

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Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement puts Instagram and Facebook on a digital bedtime

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle a multistate lawsuit alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to hook children, while introducing stricter controls for U.S. teenagers, including screen-time limits, overnight restrictions, reduced notifications, stronger parental controls and non-personalised feeds, according to ToI correspondent Chidanand Rajghatta’s report.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Government expects Meta’s new protections for teenagers in US to apply in UK

Facebook and Instagram’s owner has agreed to pay up to 18 billion dollars (£13.3 billion) as part of a settlement ending a legal battle in the US.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250 million, urges action against scams and false ads

In a letter to the European Commission that tests conducted by CERT Polska, the national cybersecurity incident response team, found 122 advertisements that were classified as fraudulent.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children and curb addiction to platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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Google DeepMind is losing its grip on elite AI talent

New data shared exclusively with Fortune shows the lab’s share of top research and engineering hires in Europe has fallen sharply as OpenAI, Anthropic, and a new generation of rivals gain ground.

Fortune · Aug 27

Zuckerberg's Meta Settles Child-Safety Lawsuits for Up to $16.7 Billion With Daily Limits and Nighttime Blocks

Meta settles child-safety lawsuits with a $16.7 billion agreement, introducing time limits and night-time blocks for teens on Instagram and Facebook, aiming to enhance online safety.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'

Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social media industry, putting TikTok, YouTube and Snap under pressure to make similar changes to their apps for teens. "I hope that Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube will…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Time limits to midnight cutoff: What Meta's $18 billion deal changes for teens

Meta Platforms agreed to a significant $18 billion settlement with 48 US states. This historic deal mandates substantial changes to protect younger users on its platforms. New rules will limit daily usage and restrict access during nighttime hours for minors. Meta will also enhance its age verification technology to better…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Critics warn Meta’s $18bn teen safety overhaul leaves major dangers untouched

Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Campaigners urge Andy Burnham to take on Big Tech after Meta deal

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The Independent UK · Aug 27

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram

Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to in its most recent lawsuit.

The Conversation · Aug 27

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The Guardian - US · Aug 27

Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all-clear to say the product is safe’

The Conversation · Aug 27

Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens

Meta has agreed to pay up to US$17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general. The states argued that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children into using its apps, misled the public about the harm and improperly…

The Independent UK · Aug 26

A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids

A settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products’ effects on young people’s mental health

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Burnham urged to rein in Big Tech over child harm after Meta’s $17bn bombshell settlement

Rowan Ferguson, of the Molly Rose Foundation, which campaigns to prevent young people being harmed by online content, called on the UK government to be ‘brave, bold and decisive in ways it hasn’t been before’

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TechRadar · Aug 26

Meta settles its alleged social media harm case for $18B — and agrees to massive changes that may be almost impossible to enforce

Meta just settled the huge US multi-state case against it, alleging the social media giant's products harm teens. It's paying $18B— but are the promised product changes enough to truly protect teens?

Barchart · Aug 26

Meta Platforms Almost Slashed 60% of Jobs in AI Push. What Comes Next for META Stock.

Reuters reveals new details about Meta’s AI-driven layoffs. Here’s what it means for META shares.

Kiplinger · Aug 26

Stocks Look to Nvidia Earnings for Direction: Stock Market Today

The main stock indexes failed to make big moves on Wednesday ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, while Meta settled a landmark social media case.

Barchart · Aug 26

How to Play Meta Platforms Stock Before It Launches a Consumer AI Agent

As Meta moves closer to launching its consumer AI agent Hatch , its expansive AI ambitions could provide a fresh catalyst for META stock.

Roll Call · Aug 26

Kids law needed beyond Meta settlement, backers say

Meta’s massive proposed settlement over claims of social media harm doesn’t remove the need for legislation that would govern use of online platforms by children and teens, leading lawmakers and advocacy groups said Wednesday. A group of 47 states with the District of Columbia and U.S. territories reached the settlement…

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

What’s about to change on Facebook and Instagram: six key takeaways from the end of the Meta trial

Settlement agreement says Meta must make many safety and wellness features the default option for young users

Fortune · Aug 26

Don't praise Meta 'for what the court orders them to do': Meta will only pay the full $17.1 billion settlement if TikTok and YouTube match it

State attorneys general guaranteed $12.1 billion. Meta says it's holding back $5.3 billion unless its rivals sign on.

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