Meta faces state and federal litigation alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children through addictive design and unlawful data practices.
Meta has agreed to settle the 29-state federal case for up to $16.7 billion and youth-account restrictions, while a separate $567 million New Mexico order remains.
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