The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
Social media giant Meta has reached a settlement with 29 US states to resolve a court case related to child safety on Facebook and Instagram. The tech company will pay a maximum of $16.68bn (£12.26bn), according to news agency . The court judgement requires Meta introduce certain rules for teenage users, including daily limits and night-time blocks.
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