Meta Settles State Lawsuits for Up to $16.68 Billion Over Teen Addiction

Meta agreed to a landmark settlement of up to $16.68 billion with US states over claims its platforms addict children, alongside major changes to teen experiences on Instagram and Facebook, such as limiting minors' usage time.

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