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Meta to pay $17B and add child safety features to settle teen addiction lawsuits

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Meta Platforms has agreed to a US$17 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits alleging its social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, contributed to teen addiction and mental health issues. The agreement, announced by 47 US states, includes the implementation of new child-safety features across its platforms. This landmark settlement aims to end dangerous practices and protect young users from online harm, with Meta stating its commitment to ensuring a safe and productive experience for teens. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for platform accountability regarding user mental health and the design of addictive features.

RANK_REASON Settlement of a major lawsuit against a large tech company concerning child safety and platform design. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Meta to pay $17B and add child safety features to settle teen addiction lawsuits

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Meta agrees to pay US$17 billion to settle teen social media addiction case in US

    Meta Platforms has agreed to pay US$17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 US states, state attorneys general announced on Wednesday. California, Color…

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