Meta's $17 billion settlement mandates new safeguards for kids—many are promising, says safety expert — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-17-billion-settlement-mandates-new-safeguards-for-kids-many-are-promising-says-safety-expertContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Claims for Up to $17.1 Billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-17-billion-settlement-mandates-new-safeguards-for-kids-many-are-promising-says-safety-experthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-17-billion-settlement-mandates-new-safeguards-for-kids-many-are-promising-says-safety-expert#u52271Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:56 +0000Meta will pay up to $17.1 billion to settle claims that its social media platforms caused addiction. The agreement mandates new safety safeguards for children, which one safety expert describes as promising. The settlement aims to resolve legal challenges regarding the impact of Instagram and Facebook on youth mental health. While the financial penalty is significant, the deal introduces specific changes to how teens interact with Meta's services, including adjustments for users in states like Connecticut.Why it mattersThe settlement follows widespread accusations that Meta designed its a