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Meta Pays $17B to Fix Teen Addiction | Milwaukee News

Meta just paid nearly $17 billion to settle a historic lawsuit over teen social media addiction, with Wisconsin alone set to receive $313 million — the largest state consumer protection deal ever against one company. The case accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to exploit young users, sparking calls for kids’ well-being over profits. The settlement mandates sweeping, urgent changes to teen safety features across both platforms. Meta’s response? They’re pushing other giants like TikTok and YouTube to join in, arguing that true progress requires industry-wide reform. This landmark…

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