Meta to pay $18 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction claims
Meta Platforms has agreed to a historic settlement with dozens of states, bringing a high-stakes federal trial to a close over allegations that its platforms fueled a youth mental health crisis. The social media giant agreed to pay up to $18 billion (approximately GH¢201.5 billion) and overhaul key features on Facebook and Instagram. The sweeping […]
Meta Platforms has reached a historic $18 billion settlement with multiple states, concluding a federal trial over accusations that its platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis. The settlement requires the social media giant to pay up to $18 billion and make significant changes to its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
The financial penalty represents one of the largest ever imposed on a technology company. The agreement funds youth online safety initiatives and addresses allegations that Meta prioritized engagement over user safety. Meta will implement strict daily usage limits, nighttime usage blocks, and algorithmic feed changes for teenage users.
The settlement also mandates additional tools to protect children online and requires competitor platforms to implement similar safety measures.
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