Meta settles 51-state lawsuit over addictive design for minors for up to $17B

Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion to resolve class-action lawsuits brought by 51 U.S. state attorneys general alleging deliberate addictive platform design targeting minors. The settlement includes commitments on security and design changes, though specific terms remain undisclosed. This marks a major legal and regulatory milestone for Big Tech, potentially setting precedent for platform liability and state-level enforcement.