A historic agreement has been reached as Meta faces a sweeping legal settlement with a coalition of U.S. states over allegations of deceptive business practices tied to its social media platforms. The proposed deal, pending final approval, would require the company to implement sweeping changes to its operations, including restrictions on how it collects and uses user data. Regulators claim the settlement stems from years of misleading claims about privacy protections and data security, marking one of the largest antitrust and consumer protection cases against a major tech firm. Critics argue the terms could set a precedent for future accountability measures in the digital advertising industry.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states
