In the United States, Meta Platforms has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion in a lawsuit accusing it of creating addictive social media platforms that harm young users' mental health. The lawsuit involved 29 states, including California, which claimed Meta misled consumers about the safety of its platforms. As part of the settlement, Meta will implement new safety measures for teenage users, including daily usage limits and enhanced parental controls.
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