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Meta Settles for $17B to Protect Kids | Salt Lake City News
Meta just agreed to a historic $17.1 billion settlement with 47 states, D.C., and territories — the first major government action targeting addictive social media algorithms designed to hook kids under 18. Utah alone could get $212 million, with potential for up to $301 million if Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube join. The guaranteed payout is $12.2 billion, but it could grow. This isn’t just money — it’s enforceable change forcing Meta to prioritize kids’ safety over profits. Attorneys General are pushing for real platform reforms to protect young users from harmful content and compulsive…
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