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Meta agreed to a $16.7 billion settlement over claims its apps harmed young users' mental health. Is that penalty too harsh, too light, or about right?

Meta agreed to pay $16.7 billion to California and other states to settle claims that its social media apps were designed to be addictive and harmed young people's mental health.

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Meta agreed to a $16.7 billion settlement over claims its apps harmed young users' mental health. Is that penalty too harsh, too light, or about right? — Groundbeat