Meta Agrees to $17.1B Settlement With States Over Child Safety on Platforms

Meta has reached a landmark settlement worth up to $17.1 billion with 47 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories. The agreement resolves claims that Meta's social media platforms were designed in ways that endangered children and fostered addiction. As part of the deal, Meta has committed to making significant changes to its products to better protect younger users. The settlement represents one of the largest legal actions taken against a social media company over child safety concerns.