Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement with States Over Child Safety

Why it matters locally: While the specific states involved in the settlement have not been detailed, Minnesota's Attorney General could potentially be part of this multi-state agreement, influencing child safety regulations for Meta platforms used by children statewide.

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Social media company Meta has reached a nearly $17 billion settlement with a group of states. The agreement addresses Meta's child safety practices across its platforms. This development in 2026 coincides with increased scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers globally regarding the practices of major technology companies. On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Olivia Konar displayed a banner outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Oakland, California. The banner listed the names of young individuals, including her sister Coco Konar, who died in 2022 at age 17.