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Vermont Gets $93M from Meta for Social Media Harm | Burlington News
Vermont is set to receive nearly $93 million from Meta as part of a landmark $17 billion national settlement, following allegations that the company engineered its platforms to be addictive and harmful to young users. The deal mandates sweeping changes — including daily time limits, nighttime usage blocks, and improved age verification — designed to last a decade. Vermont’s Attorney General highlighted rising mental health crises among teens linked to social media, backing the need for these safeguards. While 70% of the settlement fund is guaranteed upfront, the remainder hinges on other…
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