Meta agrees to settle teen addiction lawsuit for up to $16.7 billion

Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit over concerns its platforms harmfully addicted young people. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Meta agreed to settle a teen addiction lawsuit for up to $16.7 billion on Wednesday. States brought the suit against the social media giant in 2023. Meta agreed to make changes to its products, including implementing a 2-hour daily limit for teens. Facebook and Instagram owner Meta agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging its platforms harmfully addicted young people to…