Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts"
Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement with nearly every US state regarding allegations that its platforms foster compulsive use in children. The agreement mandates new safety features, including default time limits and restricted access hours for users under 18.
Why it matters
This settlement represents a major regulatory milestone in the ongoing debate over the impact of social media on youth mental health and corporate accountability.
Meta’s deal with states Meta settles states’ child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as “peanuts” Meta to impose daily limit on child social media use in deal with nearly every state.
The article presents the facts of the legal settlement and the specific terms agreed upon by both parties.
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