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Meta Pays $17B for Youth Mental Health Crisis | Virginia Beach News
Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 states after being accused of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict kids, fueling a youth mental health crisis — a deal that could’ve led to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s courtroom appearance. The lawsuit claimed Meta knowingly hid its addictive design and illegally harvested data from children under 13 without consent. Now, the company must roll out new safety tools like daily time limits and stronger parental controls — though critics say it’s still not enough. This landmark agreement marks a turning point in holding tech giants accountable…
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