Meta Pays $18B to Settle Child Safety Claims With Most US States

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Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement with nearly all US states over claims that its platforms posed risks to children's safety. As part of the deal, Meta will introduce daily usage limits on its social media platforms for minors. The settlement represents one of the largest child-safety-related payouts by a tech company. However, Florida rejected the agreement, with state officials dismissing the sum as insufficient given the scale of harm alleged. The deal marks a significant legal and regulatory milestone in ongoing efforts to protect children online.

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