A settlement has been reached that requires Meta to pay a significant amount to states. The minimum payment is $12 billion, but this figure could increase. The amount Meta must pay is tied to actions taken by other companies.

If TikTok and YouTube implement certain changes for young users, the payment will rise. Specifically, the changes must be made for users 18 and younger.

The maximum payment would be $17 billion if these conditions are met. Further details about the settlement and its terms are available from the source.