Meta settles with Kentucky, other states, including changes for kids’ safety

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 523

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Social media giant Meta has agreed to settle a multi-state lawsuit for $17.1 billion and make changes to its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, for children’s safety, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday morning.

Coleman’s office said in a press release that under the terms of the settlement, which is still subject to approval by the court, Kentucky will receive $358 million.

The trial began in California

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