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Facebook Is Absolutely Loving Its $5 Billion Punishment

FOOL ME ONCE

The social network’s much-touted settlement with the FTC fits neatly into the narrative of a humbled giant newly on its best behavior.

Taylor Hatmaker
Taylor Hatmaker 

Senior Technology Editor

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Taylor Hatmaker

Taylor Hatmaker

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