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Meta Settles Child Safety Lawsuits with 47 States for $17 Billion
The agreement resolves allegations that Meta platforms exposed children to harm and used addictive design features. Under the deal, Colorado and 46 other states will receive funding for youth mental health services. Colorado expects to receive up to $614 million to improve safety. The settlement also requires the company to implement new safety reforms to better protect young users online. Supporters of the litigation described the agreement as a way to hold Big Tech accountable for platform harms. Some officials used the announcement to call for federal safety rules to prevent companies from blaming parents. Other legislative efforts continue, including a bill requiring parental permission for children under 16 to join social media. Statement on Meta Settlement AccountabilityReaction to Meta Settlement and Call for Federal RulesColorado Details of Meta SettlementProposal for Social Media Parental Permission Bill
