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Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram

Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to in its most recent lawsuit.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all-clear to say the product is safe’

The Guardian - US · Aug 27

Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens

Meta has agreed to pay up to US$17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general. The states argued that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children into using its apps, misled the public about the harm and improperly…

The Conversation · Aug 27

Meta settles its alleged social media harm case for $18B — and agrees to massive changes that may be almost impossible to enforce

Meta just settled the huge US multi-state case against it, alleging the social media giant's products harm teens. It's paying $18B— but are the promised product changes enough to truly protect teens?

TechRadar · Aug 26

School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools — and failing in high schools

Concerns that phones and social media are harming student learning and youth mental health have pushed school systems across Canada and the United States to restrict student phone use.

The Conversation · Aug 26

James Middleton Shares a Rare Family Photo of Prince William and Princess Kate's Late Dog, Lupo

The future Queen's brother posted a sweet image of her beloved cocker spaniel on International Dog Day.

Marie Claire · Aug 26

How to Play Meta Platforms Stock Before It Launches a Consumer AI Agent

As Meta moves closer to launching its consumer AI agent Hatch , its expansive AI ambitions could provide a fresh catalyst for META stock.

Barchart · Aug 26

Kids law needed beyond Meta settlement, backers say

Meta’s massive proposed settlement over claims of social media harm doesn’t remove the need for legislation that would govern use of online platforms by children and teens, leading lawmakers and advocacy groups said Wednesday. A group of 47 states with the District of Columbia and U.S. territories reached the settlement…

Roll Call · Aug 26

What’s about to change on Facebook and Instagram: six key takeaways from the end of the Meta trial

Settlement agreement says Meta must make many safety and wellness features the default option for young users

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

Reality Star Launches Fake Freckle Brand After Attempt At Tattooing Her Own Face For Viral Trend Left Her Scarred

“It didn’t hurt at all, so I didn’t think I should stop."

Bored Panda · Aug 26