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Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $17bn

· The Guardian

US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on nighttime use

Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday. Dozens of US states had accused the tech giant of addicting and harming children with dangerous products.

The agreement curtails a major trial in California and will require the social media company to pay up to $17bn. Meta agreed to establish safeguards for teenage users, including daily usage limits and blocks on nighttime use nationwide in the US.

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