Event Brief
Tennessee weighs Meta settlement funds for kids’ safety
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the state’s share of a landmark $17.1 billion multi-state Meta settlement. The $751 million Tennessee is set to receive would be used to make social media safer for children, according to the announcement.
WHO: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti; Meta
WHAT: Skrmetti announced Tennessee’s $751 million share of a $17.1 billion multi-state Meta settlement aimed at improving social media safety for kids.
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026 at 8:55 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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