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Meta Pays Billions for Kids' Safety | Durham News
Meta just agreed to the biggest tech settlement ever after a federal case accused it of weaponizing social media to addict and harm kids—potentially paying billions, including $645M in North Carolina—with funds going straight to youth mental health. The deal avoids years of court battles and includes major new safeguards: 2-hour daily limits, nighttime feed shutdowns, “school mode,” hidden likes, disabled beauty filters, and scroll breaks—all for teens 13–17, with under-13s blocked entirely. An independent auditor will review Meta’s internal practices to ensure accountability. Listen in…
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