NewzMeta Platforms has agreed to pay as much as $16.68 billion and overhaul safeguards for young Facebook and Instagram users to resolve allegations that its platforms encouraged compulsive use among children and teenagers. The proposed agreement, announced Wednesday, must still receive court approval, Reuters reported. Meta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features.
Meta has agreed to pay what could amount to billions of dollars and to implement platform usage limitations on young users in a lawsuit brought by US states. The challenge revolved around addiction issues and overuse.
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