Meta reaches $18B deal on kids' use of Facebook, Instagram: Four takeaways
A landmark settlement between Meta and attorneys general across the country will see the technology giant pay more than $18 billion to states, but also roll out several changes to better protect kids and teens on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The settlement proposal, which awaits a judge’s approval, will end the high-profile trial in...
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Meta reaches $18B deal on kids' use of Facebook, Instagram: Four takeaways
According to reporting by The Hill Politics, A landmark settlement between Meta and attorneys general across the country will see the technology giant pay more than $18 billion to states, but also roll out several changes to better protect kids and teens on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The settlement proposal, which awaits a judge’s approval, will end the high-profile trial in...
Full primary reporting available at https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6053718-meta-pays-states-billions/.
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