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2:22 AM | Friday | Aug 28, 2026 Seeking Alpha

Meta: When An $18 Billion Settlement Is Bullish

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12:00 AM | Friday | Aug 28, 2026 The Guardian

What could Meta's US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?

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8:00 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Seeking Alpha

Meta: Disappointing Settlement, But Cost Of Doing Business

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5:35 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 The Motley Fool

Oklo's Meta Deal Calls For a 1.2-Gigawatt Reactor in Ohio. Here's When It's Slated to Come Online.

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4:46 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Business Insider

Why is Meta calling out TikTok and YouTube with a flurry of new ads? It's a game of 'reputational jujitsu.

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4:15 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 The Motley Fool

Should SpaceX Join the "Magnificent Seven"? Here's 1 Stock I'd Kick Out to Make Room.

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4:04 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 TechCrunch

Buried in Meta's $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids' data

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3:14 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Reuters

Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health protections, whistleblower says

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2:54 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 NYTimes

What Meta's $17 Billion Settlement Means

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2:43 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Bloomberg Technology

Meta Settlement a ‘Pittance,' Law Professor Says

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1:39 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Business Insider

Meta memo reveals what its new AI 'Hatch' agent can do, from booking a restaurant to finding a dog sitter

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1:10 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 24/7 Wall Street

Wall Street Feared a $200 Billion Bill for Meta. It Settled for $12.6 Billion

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12:04 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Benzinga

What Is Going on With Meta Platforms Stock on Thursday?

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12:02 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Benzinga

Musk, Altman, Huang All Set to Speak at US-Hosted G20 Tech Meeting

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12:00 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 24/7 Wall Street

Alphabet vs. Meta: One AI Giant Looks More Attractive

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Reuters

Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, minister says

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Benzinga

Nvidia Still Dominates AI Chips. Meta, Google and Amazon Still Want Their Own.

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10:14 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Meta Settles Social Media Lawsuit for $18B

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10:05 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 NYTimes

“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

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10:04 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 NYTimes

Meta Projected It Could Spend $10 Billion on Anthropic's A.I.

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9:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 The Guardian

Meta will be happy with its $18bn US settlement – but the costs of child online safety will keep rising for big tech | Chris Stokel-Walker

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8:44 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 CNBC

Nvidia's revenue outlook, Meta's $16.7B settlement, mail-in voting and more in Morning Squawk

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8:35 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 24/7 Wall Street

Meta May Be Winning the AI Race Nobody Is Talking About

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7:30 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Fool - Investing News

Breakfast News: Nvidia Crushed It. Who Cares?

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7:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 24/7 Wall Street

3 Stocks That Could Make You Rich by 2030

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7:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 CNBC

After Meta's landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain

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6:50 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 WSJ

The Morning Risk Report: Meta Reaches $18 Billion Settlement Over Child-Safety Claims

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6:30 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Fox Business

Meta's settlement will impact a generation of our children, Kentucky's AG says

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6:30 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 The Guardian

UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement

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6:17 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Defense World

Meta Platforms, Inc. $META is Banco Santander S.A.’s 10th Largest Position

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6:17 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Defense World

Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Shares Acquired by Baker Avenue Asset Management LP

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6:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Fast Company

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states over landmark teen social media addiction claims

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6:06 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Reuters

Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed

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5:20 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 TechXplore

Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'

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5:06 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 The Motley Fool

44% of Billionaire Bill Ackman's Portfolio at Pershing Square Is Concentrated in Just 4 AI Stocks

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4:19 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Defense World

Analyst IMS Investment Management Services Ltd. Has $13.90 Million Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META

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4:18 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 TechXplore

Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

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3:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Reuters

Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

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3:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Business Insider

What smart people are saying about Meta's settlement

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2:40 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Reuters

South Korea media commission says Meta's youth protection changes should apply globally

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2:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 The Motley Fool

If I Were in My 20s, I'd Buy These 2 Trillion-Dollar Stocks and Hold Them Until Retirement

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12:04 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Benzinga

What Is Going on With Meta Platforms Stock on Thursday?

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12:02 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Benzinga

Musk, Altman, Huang All Set to Speak at US-Hosted G20 Tech Meeting

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12:00 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 24/7 Wall Street

Alphabet vs. Meta: One AI Giant Looks More Attractive

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Reuters

Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, minister says

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Benzinga

Nvidia Still Dominates AI Chips. Meta, Google and Amazon Still Want Their Own.

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10:14 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Meta Settles Social Media Lawsuit for $18B

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10:05 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 NYTimes

“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

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10:04 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 NYTimes

Meta Projected It Could Spend $10 Billion on Anthropic's A.I.

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9:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 The Guardian

Meta will be happy with its $18bn US settlement – but the costs of child online safety will keep rising for big tech | Chris Stokel-Walker

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8:44 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026 CNBC

Nvidia's revenue outlook, Meta's $16.7B settlement, mail-in voting and more in Morning Squawk

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Meta: When An $18 Billion Settlement Is Bullish

Seeking Alpha

2:22 AM | Friday | Aug 28, 2026

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Meta's $18B legal settlement mitigates regulatory uncertainty and costs only $1B per year, which is virtually negligible against its massive revenue and earnings power. Audience restrictions under 18 years old won't impact core monetization because advertisers target 18+ users who possess the vast majority of purchasing power anyway. The core ad engine remains robust while multi-year growth optionality from WhatsApp monetization, AI glasses, and virtual reality provides strong fundamental tailwinds.

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2:22 AM | Friday | Aug 28, 2026

Meta: When An $18 Billion Settlement Is Bullish

Seeking Alpha

Meta's $18B legal settlement mitigates regulatory uncertainty and costs only $1B per year, which is virtually negligible against its massive revenue and earnings power. Audience restrictions under 18 years old won't impact core monetization because advertisers target 18+ users who possess the vast majority of purchasing power anyway. The core ad engine remains robust while multi-year growth optionality from WhatsApp monetization, AI glasses, and virtual reality provides strong fundamental tailwinds.

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12:00 AM | Friday | Aug 28, 2026

What could Meta's US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?

The Guardian

Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands

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8:00 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta: Disappointing Settlement, But Cost Of Doing Business

Seeking Alpha

Meta Platforms resolved a major regulatory overhang with a teen safety settlement, removing a key risk to the stock. The $18 billion settlement is manageable, representing less than 1% of annual revenues and minimal impact on long-term profitability. META trades at a substantial valuation discount to mega-cap tech peers, with a forward P/E of 16x versus the sector's 23x average.

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5:35 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Oklo's Meta Deal Calls For a 1.2-Gigawatt Reactor in Ohio. Here's When It's Slated to Come Online.

The Motley Fool

Oklo's small modular reactor technology remains unproven, however.

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4:46 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Why is Meta calling out TikTok and YouTube with a flurry of new ads? It's a game of 'reputational jujitsu.

Business Insider

Meta ran ads on social media and in print newspapers following a multibillion-dollar settlement. The advertisements call on TikTok and YouTube to join Meta in new protocols for teen safety.

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4:15 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Should SpaceX Join the "Magnificent Seven"? Here's 1 Stock I'd Kick Out to Make Room.

The Motley Fool

Several of the companies in the "Magnificent Seven" have fully retained their "magnificence" in the three years since the group was defined. Most of Meta Platforms' businesses have parallels within SpaceX.

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4:04 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Buried in Meta's $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids' data

TechCrunch

In addition to paying out up to $18 billion and adding child safety measures, Meta's settlement agreement with attorneys general from 29 states includes an interesting provision: the states have agreed not to sue Meta under existing child safety laws over its retention and use of children's data.

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3:14 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health protections, whistleblower says

Reuters

A whistleblower whose testimony helped build a child safety case against Meta Platforms said on Wednesday that the firm's settlement with a coalition of U.S. states does not meaningfully address harms ​from social media that he described in court.

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2:54 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

What Meta's $17 Billion Settlement Means

NYTimes

Our reporter Cecilia Kang explains Meta's settlement of a lawsuit claiming that the company's social media platforms had harmed teenage users.

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2:43 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta Settlement a ‘Pittance,' Law Professor Says

Bloomberg Technology

Meta's settlement is a “pittance” relative to the company's profits, according to University of Virginia Law Professor Danielle Citron. She argues the bigger question is whether new protections for teenage Facebook and Instagram users will actually work, questioning a framework that relies heavily on parents to enforce limits and warning that teenagers may find ways around the restrictions.

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1:39 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta memo reveals what its new AI 'Hatch' agent can do, from booking a restaurant to finding a dog sitter

Business Insider

Meta said its coming Hatch AI agent "can do anything you can do online." Meta has been testing Hatch with employees, per an internal memo.

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1:10 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Wall Street Feared a $200 Billion Bill for Meta. It Settled for $12.6 Billion

24/7 Wall Street

Forty-nine state attorneys general spent years building what some feared could be an existential legal threat against Meta, and the final number shocked analysts on both sides of the trade.

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12:04 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

What Is Going on With Meta Platforms Stock on Thursday?

Benzinga

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) stock fell nearly 1% Thursday as investors weighed a sweeping multibillion-dollar youth-safety settlement while the broader market moved higher.

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12:02 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Musk, Altman, Huang All Set to Speak at US-Hosted G20 Tech Meeting

Benzinga

Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang will share billing at a technology-focused Group of 20 ministerial meeting in North Carolina next week, according to Reuters.

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12:00 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Alphabet vs. Meta: One AI Giant Looks More Attractive

24/7 Wall Street

Alphabet and Meta both posted blockbuster Q2 2026 revenue, but one company's AI spending quietly destroyed its free cash flow by more than 90% while the other expanded margins to levels rarely seen at this scale.

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, minister says

Reuters

Meta and gaming platform Roblox have agreed to strengthen child-safety protections ‌for Philippine users, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said on Thursday.

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Nvidia Still Dominates AI Chips. Meta, Google and Amazon Still Want Their Own.

Benzinga

The biggest takeaway from this week's Hot Chips conference wasn't that Nvidia Corp‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) grip on AI chips is slipping. It was that its biggest customers are investing more aggressively than ever in building their own.

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10:14 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta Settles Social Media Lawsuit for $18B

Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Meta Platforms Inc. said it agreed to pay up to $18 billion in landmark settlements to resolve social media claims from US states that would require the company to make major changes to how it operates platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Bloomberg News Investigative Reporter Olivia Carville and Bloomberg Tech Host Ed Ludlow break down the announced agreement and what it means for the tech giant.

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10:05 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

NYTimes

In “The Anxious Generation,” the sociologist laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.

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10:04 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta Projected It Could Spend $10 Billion on Anthropic's A.I.

NYTimes

The social networking giant projected it could spend $10 billion annually on Anthropic's tools, illustrating the friend-foe relationships underlying the A.I. race.

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9:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta will be happy with its $18bn US settlement – but the costs of child online safety will keep rising for big tech | Chris Stokel-Walker

The Guardian

This week's settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn't change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world

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8:44 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Nvidia's revenue outlook, Meta's $16.7B settlement, mail-in voting and more in Morning Squawk

CNBC

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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8:35 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta May Be Winning the AI Race Nobody Is Talking About

24/7 Wall Street

Meta is pouring more cash into AI than any other tech giant while investors flee and margins collapse, yet a clear path to a price Wall Street is still sleeping on may already be forming.

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7:30 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Breakfast News: Nvidia Crushed It. Who Cares?

Fool - Investing News

Nvidia revenue more than doubles, Okta and Veeva climb on beats, and more

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7:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

3 Stocks That Could Make You Rich by 2030

24/7 Wall Street

Getting rich by 2030 is a compounding problem. Platform-scale businesses with pricing power, structural demand tailwinds, and enough capital to bend an entire industry toward their roadmap tend to compound when given four years to work.

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7:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

After Meta's landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain

CNBC

Meta's agreement to settle a federal social media addiction case involving a coalition of state attorneys general doesn't clear the company of ongoing litigation. "It's a floor conceptually, not a ceiling," said California AG Rob Bonta, who co-led the case against Meta.

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6:50 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

The Morning Risk Report: Meta Reaches $18 Billion Settlement Over Child-Safety Claims

WSJ

Plus: Florida's governor says the public is right to be concerned about Flock cameras and the FBI shuts down a sprawling China-linked hacking network.

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6:30 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta's settlement will impact a generation of our children, Kentucky's AG says

Fox Business

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman discusses Meta's settlement in a landmark social media addiction trial on ‘The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #thebottomline #russellcoleman #coleman #meta #socialmedia #technology #tech #addiction #socialmediaaddiction #settlement #legalnews #kentucky #bigtech

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6:30 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement

The Guardian

Minister calls for Instagram owner to extend sweeping new safeguards for young users to Britain

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6:17 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta Platforms, Inc. $META is Banco Santander S.A.’s 10th Largest Position

Defense World

Banco Santander S.A. lifted its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) by 121.3% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The firm owned 682,535 shares of the social networking company's stock after buying an additional 374,094 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms comprises

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6:17 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Shares Acquired by Baker Avenue Asset Management LP

Defense World

Baker Avenue Asset Management LP lifted its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) by 7.4% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 47,553 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional

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6:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states over landmark teen social media addiction claims

Fast Company

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.

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6:06 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta's social media settlement leaves its money machine unscathed

Reuters

Meta Platforms emerged from its biggest legal challenge in the U.S. with its core business intact.

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5:20 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'

TechXplore

Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of U.S. states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social media industry, putting TikTok, YouTube and Snap under pressure to make similar changes to their apps for teens.

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5:06 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

44% of Billionaire Bill Ackman's Portfolio at Pershing Square Is Concentrated in Just 4 AI Stocks

The Motley Fool

Quarterly-filed Form 13Fs allow investors to track which stocks Wall Street's sharpest investors are buying, selling, and holding. Although Ackman has always overseen a concentrated portfolio, several of his top ideas are AI applications companies.

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4:19 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Analyst IMS Investment Management Services Ltd. Has $13.90 Million Stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. $META

Defense World

Analyst IMS Investment Management Services Ltd. reduced its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) by 5.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 24,671 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 1,285 shares during the

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4:18 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

TechXplore

Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states.

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3:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

Reuters

Meta's move to restrict teenagers' use of social media ​in the U.S. shows companies have tools to better protect young people online, Australian regulators said on Thursday, as the country grapples with patchy ‌enforcement of restrictions at home.

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3:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

What smart people are saying about Meta's settlement

Business Insider

Meta settled a teen social media addiction lawsuit with states for about $18 billion. Some experts called the deal shrewd, saying Meta avoided potentially massive damages.

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2:40 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

South Korea media commission says Meta's youth protection changes should apply globally

Reuters

South Korea's media regulator ​said on Thursday ‌Meta's measures to better protect young users ​from potentially addictive ​social media features should ⁠ideally be ​applied to young users ​worldwide, rather than just in specific markets.

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2:00 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

If I Were in My 20s, I'd Buy These 2 Trillion-Dollar Stocks and Hold Them Until Retirement

The Motley Fool

Young investors who are willing to endure more volatility can yield higher returns with a portfolio of individual stocks rather than an index fund. Amazon and Meta Platforms are two trillion-dollar giants with significant long-term potential thanks to their leadership in areas like artificial intelligence.

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12:04 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

What Is Going on With Meta Platforms Stock on Thursday?

Benzinga

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) stock fell nearly 1% Thursday as investors weighed a sweeping multibillion-dollar youth-safety settlement while the broader market moved higher.

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12:02 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Musk, Altman, Huang All Set to Speak at US-Hosted G20 Tech Meeting

Benzinga

Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang will share billing at a technology-focused Group of 20 ministerial meeting in North Carolina next week, according to Reuters.

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12:00 PM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Alphabet vs. Meta: One AI Giant Looks More Attractive

24/7 Wall Street

Alphabet and Meta both posted blockbuster Q2 2026 revenue, but one company's AI spending quietly destroyed its free cash flow by more than 90% while the other expanded margins to levels rarely seen at this scale.

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, minister says

Reuters

Meta and gaming platform Roblox have agreed to strengthen child-safety protections ‌for Philippine users, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said on Thursday.

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11:01 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Nvidia Still Dominates AI Chips. Meta, Google and Amazon Still Want Their Own.

Benzinga

The biggest takeaway from this week's Hot Chips conference wasn't that Nvidia Corp‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) grip on AI chips is slipping. It was that its biggest customers are investing more aggressively than ever in building their own.

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10:14 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta Settles Social Media Lawsuit for $18B

Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Meta Platforms Inc. said it agreed to pay up to $18 billion in landmark settlements to resolve social media claims from US states that would require the company to make major changes to how it operates platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Bloomberg News Investigative Reporter Olivia Carville and Bloomberg Tech Host Ed Ludlow break down the announced agreement and what it means for the tech giant.

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10:05 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

NYTimes

In “The Anxious Generation,” the sociologist laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.

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10:04 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta Projected It Could Spend $10 Billion on Anthropic's A.I.

NYTimes

The social networking giant projected it could spend $10 billion annually on Anthropic's tools, illustrating the friend-foe relationships underlying the A.I. race.

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9:11 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Meta will be happy with its $18bn US settlement – but the costs of child online safety will keep rising for big tech | Chris Stokel-Walker

The Guardian

This week's settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn't change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world

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8:44 AM | Thursday | Aug 27, 2026

Nvidia's revenue outlook, Meta's $16.7B settlement, mail-in voting and more in Morning Squawk

CNBC

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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