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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says ‘no’ to joining Meta’s $18 billion child safety deal

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What happened

Neal Mohan has chosen not to participate in Meta's multistate child safety settlement due to existing measures on YouTube.

Despite pressures, Mohan highlighted YouTube’s long-standing investments in child safety features and third-party expert collaborations.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:25:26 UTC.

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