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Meta's $17-18 Billion Child Safety Settlement

Meta settles child safety lawsuit with states for approximately $17-18 billion and agrees to new teen safeguards.

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WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Meta reached settlement with multiple U.S. states over child safety allegations. — NPR Technology, BBC Technology
▸Settlement includes sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram platforms. — NPR Technology, BBC Technology

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸Settlement will be paid over ten-year period, totaling around $18 billion. — Mother Jones
▸Settlement could be inflection point for reining in Big Tech across industry. — NPR Technology
▸California attorney general now examining TikTok and YouTube for similar teen safety features. — BBC Technology
▸Former Meta researcher Jason Sattizahn skeptical about efficacy of new teen safety features. — NPR Technology

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