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Why Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Is A Joke *Live Stream Replay*
Meta just agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims from more than 20 states that it knowingly designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to teenagers. The headlines call it a win for kids online — but going live to actually dig into the settlement tells a very different story.
Big Ellie breaks down the real numbers: states originally sought $1.4 trillion, Meta settled for a fraction of that, and didn't admit to any wrongdoing in the process. Only 70% of the settlement is even guaranteed — the rest depends on TikTok and YouTube agreeing to similar changes. This episode covers why…
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