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Meta Pays $237M to Protect Teens | Seattle News
Washington state is set to receive $237 million from a landmark settlement with Meta, part of a sweeping agreement across 47 states and territories aimed at curbing the addictive design of Facebook and Instagram that’s been linked to a youth mental health crisis. The deal forces Meta to implement strict new safety measures for teens—including daily time limits, mandatory breaks, nighttime blocks, and reduced notifications during school hours—while also improving age verification and content controls. The money will fund legal efforts and programs targeting social media’s impact on young…
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