# Meta, states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

**By:** John Ruwitch  
**Published:** 2026-08-26T13:33:39.000Z  
**Source:** [NPR Topics: News](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/nx-s1-5944781/meta-settlement-child-safety-lawsuit)

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The social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.(Image credit: Godofredo A. Vasquez)