Meta Settles for $18B in Child Safety Deal | Chattanooga News

Meta is on the hook for up to $18 billion and must overhaul its social media platforms to protect teens, after a sweeping settlement resolving lawsuits from nearly every state over addictive design features that allegedly fueled mental health crises. The deal mandates default time limits, disabled comparison tools, and funding for youth mental health and digital literacy programs — though Florida and New Mexico walk away unsatisfied. While Meta vows to lead the industry in safety and even nudge competitors to follow, critics question if these changes are enough or enforceable — as parents and advocates continue to demand systemic reform across all platforms. 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/6b584ea3f8c14fc0