Inside Meta's multibillion reality check

The tech giant Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child-safety measures to its platforms, after settling a landmark trial against a coalition of American states. So, will the forthcoming measures actually lead to real change? And why has 2026 become a year of social media backlash? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Danny Forston, West Coast correspondent, The Sunday Times Host: Luke Jones Producers: Sophie McNulty, Jennifer Kennedy We want to hear from you - email: [email protected] Read more: Meta agrees to child safety features in social media addiction case Further listening: The Times Tech Podcast Clips: NBC News, CBS News, CNN, The Guardian. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.