Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits alleging the company contributed to children’s social media addiction. The settlement aims to address concerns over the platform’s impact on young users.
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Meta and several US states have discussed a potential settlement in a case over teen social media harm, Bloomberg News reports. The talks aim to address concerns about platform impacts on youth mental health, Reuters adds.
Meta has settled its first US lawsuit over alleged school costs linked to youth mental health issues, according to a recent court filing, marking a significant development in social media’s legal challenges.
The US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta’s appeal against a Vermont lawsuit alleging the company’s platforms contribute to social media addiction. The decision allows the case to proceed in lower courts, underscoring growing legal scrutiny of tech firms.
Instagram accounts are spotlighting racism at Los Angeles’ elite private schools, giving voice to marginalized students. Their stories reveal systemic bias, challenging the institutions’ silence on diversity and inclusion.