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Tennessee to Receive More Than $752 Million in Landmark Meta Settlement
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The state's portion of the $17 billion payout is earmarked for the Children’s Digital Protection Fund. A landmark settlement with Meta will bring over $752 million to Tennessee.
A landmark settlement with Meta will bring over $752 million to Tennessee. The state's portion of the $17 billion payout is earmarked for the Children’s Digital Protection Fund.
As part of the agreement, the social media giant has agreed to change access for children.
Further details about the settlement and its implications are available from the source, which reports on the terms of the payout and the planned use of funds.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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