Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states, including Ohio, Kentucky, in teen social media addiction case
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Meta Platforms has reached a $17 billion settlement with 47 US states, resolving claims that the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict children, misled consumers about safety, and improperly collected children's personal data. State attorneys general announced the agreement on Wednesday, ending a landmark trial over teen social media addiction.
As part of the settlement, Meta has agreed to implement new child-safety measures across Facebook and Instagram. The deal addresses allegations brought by states including Ohio and Kentucky regarding the tech giant's impact on youth mental health and data privacy practices.
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WCPO (Cincinnati, US)Focuses heavily on the local impact, highlighting specific states like Ohio and Kentucky.
MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana)Emphasizes the broader consumer deception and data privacy violation claims.
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