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Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1bn to settle social media case

Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1bn to settle social media case
BBC Business Wednesday 26 August 2026, 14:10 UTC 1 min read
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The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.

The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
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