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Meta Settles $17B Social Media Addiction Case, Implements Child-Safety Measures

Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement to address claims of teen social media addiction, implementing new child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram. The settlement, involving 47 states, marks a significant shift in how the company will operate its platforms.

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