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Meta Settles $16B Youth Mental Health Lawsuit | US News
Meta just agreed to a $16.68 billion settlement over claims its platforms harmed young people’s mental health — a deal reached just before trial, amid mounting legal pressure from states and advocates. The case, centered on alleged violations of consumer protection laws and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, could have led to trillions in penalties — though states later scaled back estimates. This isn’t an isolated issue: Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok face thousands of similar lawsuits alleging intentional design to addict teens, causing real psychological harm. Meta’s already lost…
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