Fox News(@FoxNews):NEW: Meta agrees to pay up to $17 billion and make sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram for minors, bringing a landmark federal trial over claims its platforms harmed children to an abrupt end. @ClaudiaCowanFox reports the settlement with 29 states would require stronger age verification, usage limits, overnight restrictions and breaks, along with bans on features like plastic surgery filters. Meta denies wrongdoing, according to court documents. The deal still needs court approval and would remain in effect for the next 10 years. @AmericaNewsroom

2026.08.26 14:20

NEW: Meta agrees to pay up to $17 billion and make sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram for minors, bringing a landmark federal trial over claims its platforms harmed children to an abrupt end. @ClaudiaCowanFox reports the settlement with 29 states would require stronger age verification, usage limits, overnight restrictions and breaks, along with bans on features like plastic surgery filters. Meta denies wrongdoing, according to court documents. The deal still needs court approval and would remain in effect for the next 10 years. @AmericaNewsroom | @DanaPerino @BillMelugin_