Meta Agrees to $17.1 Billion Settlement With State Attorneys General

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Meta has reached a $17.1 billion settlement with state attorneys general following months of negotiations. The deal came together after the social media company faced mounting legal setbacks. Meta's new top lawyer played a central role in bringing the settlement to the table. The agreement marks one of the largest social media-related legal settlements in history.

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