Meta has agreed to pay up to $17 billion and introduce a set of new tools designed to protect young users' mental health, according to reports from SFGATE, KATU, and the Nashville Banner.
The settlement includes concrete restrictions on how children can use Meta's platforms. Among the new measures are a two-hour daily cap on usage and nighttime blocks that would prevent children from accessing the apps during certain hours.
Oregon is set to receive $125 million as part of the deal, according to KATU. Tennessee also announced its participation in the settlement, with state officials touting it as a win for children's health.
The agreement represents one of the largest settlements involving a major technology company and youth mental health concerns. States across the country have been pursuing legal action against Meta over allegations that its platforms caused harm to young users.