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International Business Times
International Business Times

Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Could Be The First Step In The Overhaul Of Other Social Media Platforms

Meta settles lawsuits filed by state attorneys general across the country. (Credit: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Meta agreed this week to make massive changes to its platforms to protect children and pay $18 billion in damages to settle dozens of lawsuits filed by state attorneys general across the country.

The agreement comes after Meta lost a lawsuit filed by New Mexico. In that case, the company was ordered to pay $375 million in penalties, and an additional $567 million to set up a fund meant to address the mental health issues in children the company has helped cause.

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