Meta Pays $17B to Fix Kids' Addiction | Lexington News

Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement across multiple states, accused of engineering addictive social media platforms that hook kids and teens. Kentucky alone gets $358 million — plus an extra $7.5 million for the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The deal, finalized before trial, is one of the largest consumer protection settlements ever, likened to tobacco lawsuits. Meta must overhaul its apps: daily screen time limits, no notifications during school hours, bullying filters, hidden like counts, and strict parental controls — all enforced for at least 10 years with independent audits. No false safety claims allowed. Judge approval pending, but this marks a major shift toward safer digital spaces for youth. 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/a046b1e67ebbc67e