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Meta Settles $17B Kids' Social Media Lawsuit | Dayton News

Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 states after being accused of fueling social media addiction in teens — forcing major changes like default two-hour daily limits, no overnight use, and banning addictive notifications. The deal also mandates non-personalized feeds, hiding likes for minors, banning harmful beauty filters, and stronger parental controls — all aimed at protecting young users’ mental health and ending Meta’s alleged exploitation of kids under 13. This wraps up a looming trial and marks a turning point in holding tech giants accountable for their impact on…

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