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Meta Pays Illinois $768M for Social Media Harm | Chicago News
Illinois is set to cash in nearly $768 million from Meta as part of a landmark settlement over claims the company fueled social media addiction and violated kids’ privacy. Beyond the cash, Meta must overhaul its platforms with daily time limits, stricter age checks, and content controls—especially for teens. New “productive pauses,” nighttime bans, and school-hour restrictions aim to curb endless scrolling, while beauty filters and likes face scrutiny. Independent auditors will monitor compliance for five years. Though the money’s use remains unannounced by Governor Pritzker, this deal…
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