Commentary: Meta settlement money should be used to build something better for kids

By: Billy Mawhiney

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 795

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago

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South Dakota is set to receive at least $52.6 million from Meta, with the total potentially reaching $73.5 million. The money will be paid over the next decade because of the harm social media platforms have caused young people. Now comes the question that will determine whether this settlement changes their lives: What will South Dakota do with the money?

For years, the conversation about young people and social media has focused on what …

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