Inside Meta's multibillion reality check
The Story28 Aug

Inside Meta's multibillion reality check

The tech giant Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child-safety measures to its platforms, after settling a landmark trial against a coalition of American states. So, will the forthcoming measures actually lead to real change? And why has 2026 become a year of social media backlash?


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