Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $18 Billion to Resolve Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a lawsuit over social media addiction filed by California and other states. The settlement aims to fund online safety initiatives for youth and includes commitments to implement daily usage limits and nighttime access blocks for teenage users. Additionally, Meta will enhance age verification measures to prevent children from accessing age-restricted content. The agreement, which requires judicial approval, follows accusations that Meta's platforms contribute to a national mental health crisis among adolescents. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated the settlement will make social media safer for children.
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