A Historic Settlement Over Social Media Addiction
Meta has reached a landmark $17 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states over claims that its platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook, are addictive and harmful to youth mental health. The deal marks a seismic shift in tech accountability, forcing Meta to impose sweeping prod
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