Will Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Change Social Media?
Meta has settled a landmark federal trial over allegations that its platforms harm youth mental health, agreeing to an $18 billion payout and sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook defaults for underage users. The settlement marks a pivotal shift in tech regulation, though critics arg
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