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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Blake Montgomery and Dara Kerr

Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $18bn

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Meta had denied all allegations throughout the proceedings, saying states were chasing an ‘outlandish payout’. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters

Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday. Dozens of US states had accused the tech giant of addicting and harming children with dangerous products.

The agreement curtails a major trial in California and will require the social media company to pay up to $18bn. Meta agreed to establish safeguards for teenage users, including daily usage limits and blocks on night-time use nationwide in the US.

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