Meta’s 'Social Media Addiction' Lawsuit Ends In Shocking $17B Settlement
Facebook and Instagram's parent company still faces more lawsuits over the safety of children that could potentially add billions more to the tally
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement and to implement stronger child-safety measures on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This resolves a lawsuit filed by 47 states' attorneys general over concerns that Meta's platforms contribute to teen social media addiction and negatively impact children's mental health.
The settlement, announced by state attorneys general, aims to hold Meta accountable for allegedly designing features to hook young people's attention and for intentionally deceiving the public about the addictive and harmful nature of these features, according to Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones.
The $17 billion will be paid out over 10 years. Specific payouts include at least $1.5 billion to California and $525 million to New Jersey, if the settlement is approved by the court.
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