Businessscore 280·4 metrosupdated 2h ago
Meta Settles $17 Billion Lawsuit Over Social Media Harms to Children
Meta has reached a $17 billion settlement in a lawsuit revealing the severe risks social media poses to young users. Internal documents highlighted the company's awareness of bullying, extortion, and sexual predation targeting children on its platforms.
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