Meta has consented to provide up to 18 billion US dollars to finalize lawsuits with US states regarding platform addiction and harms to children.
The landmark settlement resolves legal claims from California and other states concerning youth addiction on platforms owned by the company.
Following the resolution, Meta also committed to sweeping changes on Facebook and Instagram. This deal resolves active court battles in the United States tied to social media harms to children and teens.
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