Record Settlement for Meta (September 3, 2026)

ℹ️ What? Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a lawsuit, rather than go to court. ⚖️

👤 Who? Meta and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg.

🌍 Where? In the United States, in a federal court in California — but the promised changes will affect teens everywhere.

🕰️ When? The settlement was announced on August 26, 2026, and the money will be paid out over 10 years.

❓ Why is it important? Because several governments accuse Meta of deliberately designing its apps to make young people addicted and of failing to adequately protect their personal information. 📱

🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to learn a little more about Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, and this financial settlement. 💵