San Francisco, United States, Aug 26, 2026 (AFP) - What could change for US teens on Instagram and Facebook

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In a landmark development, Meta reached a proposed settlement Wednesday with US states over claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children. Here are the main terms, which require a judge's approval to take effect. - The money - Meta would pay in 10 annual installments totaling about $11.7 billion, with a further $5 billion payable only if rival platforms sign comparable agreements -- a maximum of $16.7 billion. Separately, the com......

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