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Meta's $18 billion agreement will redefine global child protection

Pt Noticias7 September 2026 at 02:01

Meta agreed to pay $18 billion and implement structural changes to its platforms as part of a high-impact agreement. The decision represents a significant transformation in the way social media is regulated.

The agreement goes beyond the borders of the United States and establishes a precedent for social media regulation on a global scale. Brazil is one of the countries directly affected by this change.

The billion-dollar amount and the structural changes imposed on the company mark a turning point in the protection of minors on digital platforms. This decision should influence how other technology companies will operate in the future.

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