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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

Meta settles child harm claims for $18B, promises new safety features

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Meta has agreed to an historic $18 billion multistate settlement to resolve lawsuits alleging that Facebook and Instagram were intentionally designed to addict children and fueled a nationwide youth mental health crisis. While Meta denied any wrongdoing, the tech giant has legally committed to rolling out sweeping new safety protections and restrictions for underage users over the next year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-brief--6679022/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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