Meta Pays $17B to Protect Kids Online | Charlottesville News

Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 48 states after being accused of harming young users by exploiting their data for profit and worsening mental health—Virginia alone will get $500 million. The deal, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, mandates stronger privacy protections and parental controls for minors, as states push for accountability in the digital age. Instagram’s Adam Mosseri admits there’s no easy fix, but Virginia’s AG Jason Jones sees this as a critical step toward safeguarding kids online. 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/87645c6676f2d457