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Meta Pays $17B to Protect Teens | Dayton News
Meta just agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement with dozens of states, one of the largest ever for a tech company, after facing mounting pressure over how Facebook and Instagram are impacting teen mental health and addiction. The money will be distributed over ten years based on state population, while Meta must now implement child safety features like night mode and school mode — both designed to limit screen time during sleep and school hours. Parents will also gain more control, as settings can only be changed with their approval. Though Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify in the ongoing…
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