Meta reaches $17 bil. settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
OAKLAND, Calif. — Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday. The settlement resolves a pivotal legal case years in the making that sought to hold the tech giant accountable for the role…
Oakland, California—Meta has reached a $17 billion settlement with 47 states to address concerns over teen social media addiction and end a landmark legal battle, according to state attorneys general. The agreement marks a significant victory in the fight to hold the tech giant accountable for the impact of its platforms on children's mental well-being.
The settlement requires Meta to implement stronger child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones emphasized that the company had long misled the public about the addictive and harmful design elements on its platforms. The resolution of this lawsuit will provide a crucial safeguard for young users, ensuring they are protected from the detrimental effects of online harm.
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