Meta settles major US trial over teen social media addiction for up to $17bn
Summary
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion to settle a large lawsuit from 29 US states accusing the company of harming children through addictive social media products. The settlement requires Meta to add protections for teens, such as daily limits and blocking app use at night across the US.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by California and 28 other US states.
- States accused Meta of creating addictive social media features that harmed children.
- Meta also faced claims of collecting data on children under 13 without parental consent.
- Meta will pay up to $17 billion as part of the settlement.
- The company must introduce new safety measures like daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teen users.
- Meta denies any wrongdoing in the case.
- This is the first time Meta has been required to change how its social media platforms work.
- Meta is facing many other similar lawsuits in the US related to child safety and addiction.
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