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EQUIPEngadget · 2h ago

Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users

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Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion to resolve state-led litigation regarding platform impacts on young users. The agreement includes calls for cross-industry cooperation on teen usage restrictions and standardized time limits.

  • 01Meta will pay $18 billion to settle lawsuits alleging platform-related harms to minor users
  • 02The settlement follows extensive legal pressure from state attorneys general regarding social media safety
  • 03Meta is urging competitors YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar teen time limit protocols
  • 04This resolution establishes a significant financial and regulatory precedent for the social media industry

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The company called on YouTube and TikTok to join it in setting time limits for teens.