Settlement Falls Short for Teens | Fresno News

A former Meta employee turned whistleblower, Arturo Bejar, warns that the $17 billion settlement with the state is a hollow victory for teens—Meta still controls what counts as harm and avoids real accountability. While new limits like two-hour daily access and parental overrides sound promising, Bejar insists they won’t save lives, citing heartbreaking stories from grieving parents. He argues the deal lets Meta define its own reforms, ignores algorithmic harms like addiction and social comparison, and misses a chance to fund critical teen mental health research. Though some officials see progress, Florida’s refusal to join the agreement—and plans to go to trial—signals the fight isn’t over. Bejar’s message: this settlement doesn’t protect kids—it just delays the reckoning. 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/ada0e2e6da1d6b59