Meta settles with states for up to $16.68B, far below trillion-dollar talk
RihardJarc · x · 2026-08-26
Meta has settled with the states for a maximum of $16.68B, closing the case. The author notes he still can't believe some people seriously expected trillion-dollar figures. Per follow-up discussion, the payment may be spread over 10 years.
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