Meta Agrees to $17.1 Billion Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

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Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties to settle a major legal case brought by multiple U.S. states. The lawsuit centered on allegations that the Silicon Valley company's social media platforms were designed in ways that fostered addiction among users. The settlement marks one of the largest of its kind involving a major tech firm and social media harm. The agreement resolves claims from the states without Meta admitting wrongdoing.

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