Meta has consented to hand over up to 18 billion US dollars to resolve legal cases from US states over compulsive platform use and risks to young users.
The major deal addresses legal claims from California and other states focused on adolescent usage issues across its online services.
As part of the deal, Meta also agreed to major operational adjustments on Facebook and Instagram. The legal pact resolves pending litigation in the United States involving claims over platform safety issues to children and teens.