Meta pagará 16.700 millones de dólares para cerrar el caso por adicción entre menores a las redes
El grupo ha accedido a reforzar sus controles entre los usuarios adolescentes. Sus cálculos apuntaban a que perder el caso habría supuesto un coste de cientos de miles de millones de dólares. Leer
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $16.7 billion to settle a legal case over teenage addiction to social media platforms. The agreement involves 47 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories, bringing the total to $17.7 billion. This also includes a $1 billion settlement with Texas, along with $459 million for privacy-related claims and $75 million in legal fees.
The settlement amounts to $353 million in Virginia, one of the largest consumer protection cases in the state's history. California could receive between $1.5 billion and $2.1 billion if the agreement is officially approved by the court. Meta has stated that $5.3 billion of the total amount would only be paid if YouTube and TikTok also agree to similar payments and implement the agreed-upon limits and age verification measures.
The company acknowledges the need for a solution that covers the entire sector, as adolescents use dozens of applications. Meta denies the accusations and any responsibility, stating that its priority is to ensure a safe and productive experience for adolescents on its platforms.
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