Meta settles $18bn child-harm lawsuit; Zuckerberg avoids testimony

Meta agreed to an $18bn settlement in a landmark lawsuit accusing it of designing addictive features that harmed children's mental health, allowing Mark Zuckerberg to avoid testifying. The deal's terms and any required platform changes remain undisclosed, and its impact on Meta's operations is uncertain. This settlement marks a significant legal and financial reckoning for the tech giant, potentially setting a precedent for future platform liability cases.