Kentucky Gets $358M from Meta Settlement | Lexington News

Kentucky’s getting $358 million from a $17 billion Meta settlement — but the real win? New rules that could reshape how kids use social media. After suing over Facebook and Instagram’s addictive design, states like Kentucky are now pushing for major changes: no notifications during school hours, better bullying controls, a midnight-to-6AM nighttime block, and a two-hour daily “doom scroll” limit. Attorney General Russell Coleman calls smartphones dangerous for kids — and says these platform reforms are more vital than cash. Meta’s legal team is urging TikTok and YouTube to join the effort, arguing this is an industry-wide crisis needing a unified fix. The goal? Give parents control back and create safer digital spaces for teens. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/238a541954c1be4d