Did Meta’s Big Settlement Actually Help It? NYT > Top Stories By: Andrew Ross Sorkin · Bernhard Warner · Sarah Kessler · Michael J. de la Merced · Niko Gallogly · Brian O’Keefe · Sri Muppidi and Ian Mount 27 August 2026 at 14:59 The tech giant’s landmark deal with states over teen use of social media may cost the company less than expected. It may hurt rivals more. © Josh Edelson/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesShares in Meta rose yesterday after the social media giant announced a landmark legal settlement.
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Make Sure YouTube and TikTok Share His Pain NYT > Top Stories By: Mike Isaac 27 August 2026 at 12:03 Meta, the social media giant, agreed to change the way children interact with its apps. That could be trouble if its competitors don’t abide by the same rules. © Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesTo settle the suits, Meta agreed to drastically rein in children’s’ access to marquee products like Instagram and Facebook.