Oklahoma to receive at least $235 million in Meta settlement over youth social media safety
Oklahoma will receive at least $235 million from a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta, which also mandates new safety limits for young users on its platforms.Summary
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta, requiring the company to make significant changes to protect young users. Under the agreement, Oklahoma will receive a guaranteed $235,578,728, with the potential for an increase if other major technology companies reach similar settlements. The lawsuit alleged Meta knowingly exposed children to mental health risks and designed addictive features. The settlement mandates new safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, including a two-hour daily time limit, mandatory breaks, restrictions on late-night access, and stronger age-verification. It also prohibits cosmetic procedure filters and visible like counts. Parents and officials argue that responsibility for these changes lies with the companies, not the parents. Drummond stated the settlement is a step toward broader industry-wide changes.
(Source：News9.com)