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

Meta just agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement with all U.S. states and territories — the biggest in history, second only to tobacco deals — forcing sweeping safety measures for kids: daily time limits, mandatory breaks, nighttime and school-hour restrictions, stronger age verification, and parental controls. Crucially, Meta will only pay 70% unless rivals like TikTok and YouTube join with similar commitments, turning this into a game-changer for the entire social media industry. It’s a major win for child well-being — but the battle for online safety is far from over. 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/c9ef0e1f2703c1e2