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Meta to pay $18 billion, limit teen usage in addiction lawsuit settlement

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  • Meta to pay up to $18 billion to settle lawsuits from 48 US states.
  • The lawsuits claimed its platforms are designed to be addictive to children.
  • New restrictions include a two-hour daily limit for teens on Facebook and Instagram.

Story so far

Social media company Meta has faced numerous lawsuits in the United States from state governments, school districts, and individuals. The allegations centre on claims that its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, have contributed to a youth mental health crisis by being designed to be addictive, and that the company misled the public about their safety.

Latest development

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and impose strict new limits on teen usage of Facebook and Instagram to settle lawsuits from 48 US states. The agreement resolves claims that the company knowingly designed its platforms to be addictive to children.

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