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Meta Pays $17B to Protect Teens | Wilmington News
Meta just agreed to a $17.1 billion nationwide settlement after being accused of intentionally designing its platforms to addict minors, disrupt sleep and learning, and downplay the harm. Teens under 18 will now face default 2-hour daily limits, no notifications during school hours, and banned face-altering filters — plus like counts will be hidden by default. The deal also mandates stricter age verification to block kids under 13, gives parents new monitoring tools, and requires an independent watchdog to ensure compliance. Funds will support youth mental health and after-school programs — a…
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