ARMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reached a $16.7 billion settlement agreement to restrict teenage access to its platforms, ending a major legal battle over claims that its services contribute to youth mental health crises. The deal includes measures such as automatic nighttime blocking from midnight to 6 AM and a daily usage cap of two hours, excluding messaging and long-form video viewing. This agreement, signed by 51 U.S. states and territories, sets a precedent for other social media companies like TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat facing similar lawsuits. The resolution follows years of scrutiny, including whistleblower Frances Haugen’s revelations in 2021 and state-level litigation in 2023.
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