Meta to pay up to $16.68 billion over Facebook, Instagram child safety claims

Meta Platforms agreed to a settlement of up to $16.68 billion over allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed children’s safety.
The lawsuit by US states accused Meta of designing platforms with addictive features and failing to protect young users.
The agreement requires new safeguards, including usage limits, nighttime restrictions and stronger protection from harmful content.
Meta denied wrongdoing but accepted the settlement as it faces growing global scrutiny over children’s online safety.

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