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Vermont Wins $92M Against Meta | Burlington News
Vermont just landed a historic $92.7 million win against Meta, part of a $18 billion nationwide settlement — and it’s not just about cash. The deal forces Meta to overhaul how teens interact with Instagram and Facebook: nightly bans from midnight to 6 AM, a two-hour daily cap, and “school mode” that silences notifications during school hours. Fueled by research linking social media to eating disorders and body dysmorphia in teens, especially girls, Vermont’s lawsuit cracked open the door for sweeping protections — even after Meta tried to block the state’s legal power. With age verification…
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