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$12.2B Meta settlement over youth safety could bring sweeping changes to Instagram, Facebook

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Utah News spotted this story published August 26, 2026 at stgeorgeutah.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Utah announced Wednesday a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.