Meta Pays $17B to Fix Teen Social Media | Louisville News

Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement over teen social media addiction — one of the largest consumer protection deals ever — with Kentucky set to receive $358 million. The company is rolling out new safety features like school-day notification bans, bullying blockers, and a nighttime access lock from midnight to 6 AM, giving parents more control. The deal, driven by state attorneys general, requires Meta to pay 70% over ten years, with the remaining 30% contingent on YouTube and TikTok adopting similar safety measures and contributing financially. Final approval is pending, but this marks a major policy and financial shift for Meta — and a wake-up call for the entire social media industry. 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/a24bbfed3b7613e4