After Meta settlement, Wisconsin lawmakers say there’s still a lot to be done to protect kids online

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 1,230

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Wisconsin lawmakers who have sought to address child safety online told the Wisconsin Examiner on Thursday that a settlement worth up to $17.1 billion between the owner of Facebook and Instagram and most states in the U.S. is a win, but that it leaves a lot to be done to protect kids.

Wisconsin was one of 47 states involved in a lawsuit, filed in 2023 against Meta, that alleged that …

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