Meta agrees to pay $16.7 billion in US teen safety settlement
Meta has agreed to pay 29 US states $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit over teen safety and will introduce new restrictions on how minors use Facebook and Instagram. The settlement was disclosed in court filings.
Social media company Meta has reached a settlement with 29 US states, agreeing to pay $16.7 billion to resolve litigation concerning the safety of teenagers on its platforms. Details of the agreement were disclosed in documents Meta filed with the court.
New restrictions for young users
Beyond the financial payout, Meta has committed to introducing sweeping new restrictions on how teenagers can use its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The changes are aimed at reducing risks associated with young people's presence on social media.
The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought by the states over concerns about how social media platforms affect the wellbeing and safety of teenage users. The source text does not specify exactly how the new usage restrictions will be implemented or when they will take effect.
The case is part of a broader trend in which social media companies face growing legal and public pressure over the protection of children and teenagers online.
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