Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens
Meta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a $17 billion, 10-year settlement with 47 state attorneys general. The settlement resolves claims that the company designed its platforms to hook children into using them, misled the public about potential harms, and improperly collected data from minors under 13.
The case, which began in Oakland, California, alleged that Meta exploited vulnerabilities associated with adolescent development and prioritized engagement over user well-being. While the settlement requires Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' approval, it represents a significant step in holding social media companies accountable for their product design and practices.
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