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Meta Settles $17B Teen Safety Lawsuit | Seattle News
Meta is paying $17 billion to 47 states to settle a massive lawsuit alleging it weaponized social media to addict teens and harm their mental health — a deal that halts a high-stakes trial featuring Mark Zuckerberg. The settlement forces Meta to roll out real safety upgrades: stricter time limits, mandatory breaks, better parental tools, and redesigned features like hiding “like” counts to reduce comparison. Critics say these changes are performative, while Meta claims they’re setting a new industry standard — but the real question remains: will this actually protect kids in the long run?…
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