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Meta agrees to landmark settlement over social media addiction cases

The social media company will pay up to $17.1 billion — if sites like TikTok and YouTube follow suit — and implement several new safety features meant to limit young users’ screen time.

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Meta has agreed to a settlement that could require the company to pay up to $17.1 billion, contingent on similar commitments from platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. As part of the deal, Meta will introduce new safety features designed to restrict screen‑time for younger users.

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