Meta settles US minors lawsuits for $17.1M, adds teen safeguards

Meta agreed to pay $17.1 million to settle US lawsuits over Facebook and Instagram's impact on minors, without admitting liability. Funds will support state mental health programs, and Meta will impose daily limits, nighttime locks, and reduced notifications for under-18s, while retaining personalized ads. The settlement reopens debate on social media design for minors, but its modest size and no-admission clause limit immediate market impact.