Meta Pays $17B to States for Teen Addiction | Louisville News

Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 states over claims its platforms fueled teen social media addiction — Kentucky’s getting $358 million, Indiana at least $296 million and up to $419 million. Officials hail it as a historic win for kids’ mental health, comparing it to the tobacco settlements of the ‘90s. Beyond cash, Meta must overhaul its apps: daily time limits, mandatory breaks, nighttime blocks, fewer school-day notifications, and better age verification — all aimed at giving parents control and protecting teens from harmful content. The deal settles state-level lawsuits, but individual and district lawsuits remain active. 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/b0e6773f6b04f77c