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Meta Settles for $18B Over Mental Health | Dayton News
Meta is settling a massive multistate lawsuit for up to $18 billion, accused of designing Facebook and Instagram to exploit young users’ mental health. California’s AG Rob Bonta called it a landmark deal, citing Meta’s own research as key evidence — and highlighting that billions will fund youth mental health initiatives. While Meta accepts the settlement without admitting fault, it pushes back, arguing teens use multiple platforms and suggesting industry-wide standards are needed. Meta also points to its “Teen Accounts” rollout as proof of ongoing safety efforts, even as critics see this as…
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