Meta agrees to $17 billion deal, pushing new industry standards on child safety
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Meta agreed to settle with U.S. states for up to $16.7 billion in a landmark deal over allegations Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that harm children.
The company is calling on its peers to sign on to the pact as well, saying it won't work unless they jointly line up behind broad reform.
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