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Meta Pays $319M to Protect Kids Online | Columbus News
Ohio’s about to get $319 million over ten years as part of a historic multistate settlement with Meta — the biggest in tech history — aimed at protecting kids on Facebook and Instagram. After a major trial focused on how social media harms teen mental health, the deal forces Meta to roll out daily time limits, mandatory breaks, restricted access during school hours, fewer notifications, stronger age verification, and the removal of harmful features like like counts and beauty filters. An independent auditor will monitor compliance, and while most attorneys general support it, final approval…
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