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Meta Settles Major Lawsuit Over Children's Mental Health Impact
Meta has reached a settlement with multiple states, paying up to $18 billion to address claims of its platforms harming children's mental health. This agreement halts ongoing trials related to the design features of Instagram and Facebook that allegedly contribute to addiction among youth.
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