Social media giant to pay $17 billion and adopt safety reforms in landmark state settlement
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion to resolve a lawsuit brought by 47 US states accusing it of using addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram that harmed teenage mental health. The settlement, announced on Wednesday, also requires the company to implement child-safety measures. The agreement ends a trial that had been underway in California, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify.
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