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Meta to pay up to $18B for youth protections

8/29/2026

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  • U.S. regulators announced Meta will pay up to $18 billion and adopt youth-protection changes.
  • European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said talks aim for comparable child-safety measures.
  • EU officials expect Meta to submit screen-time limits and parental-control guarantees within ten years.
  • Italian Parents’ Movement director-general Antonio Affinita said a Milan court injunction would ban algorithms targeting minors.
  • Polish minister Krzysztof Gawkowski asked the EU to fine Meta €250 million and curb scams.