What changed in this update
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68bn (£12.26bn) to dozens of US states to settle claims that its social media platforms harmed children.
Event intelligence
Meta social media addiction settlement with U.S. states
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Current state
Meta has reached a settlement during a California federal court trial to resolve U.S. states' claims that its social media platforms are addictive and harmed children, with reported terms including a payment of up to about $16.6–$17.1 billion and product or safety changes.
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BBC News – Technology BBC
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.7bn to settle social media case
Sky News – Front Page Sky
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.6bn to settle social media addiction trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68bn (£12.26bn) to dozens of US states to settle claims that its social media platforms harmed children.
