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Meta Settles for $18B to Protect Teens | Science News
Meta’s facing a $18 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits from states accusing its platforms of harming kids—triggering sweeping new safety rules for minors, including daily time limits, nighttime locks, and school-hour notification bans. The company insists rivals like TikTok and YouTube must join the effort for real impact, even hinting at an extra $5.3 billion bonus if they do. While critics see this as a crucial step toward protecting youth online, others note the complexity: social media’s effects vary wildly, with some studies linking moderate use to better well-being. This deal, under…
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