Mississippi Gets $190M to Protect Teens Online | Jackson News

Mississippi is set to get nearly $200 million over ten years from a landmark settlement with Meta, following a bold legal battle over addictive design and teen data exploitation. The deal mandates strict safeguards: 2-hour daily limits, silent notifications during school hours, no likes for under-18s, and nighttime access blocks. Meta must also beef up child protections against harmful content and unwanted contact — especially after the tragic death of teen Walker Montgomery. Mississippi will use the funds for youth programs, mental health, and digital literacy — and could see its share swell to $270 million if other platforms like TikTok face similar settlements. With Mississippi on the compliance committee, this isn’t just about rules — it’s about reshaping how teens navigate the digital world. 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/91840e2afd7c6cc7