Meta's State Settlement Conditions $5.3 Billion on Rivals' Teen Safety Rules

Meta's $18 billion settlement with U.S. states ties roughly $5.3 billion to rivals' actions. That tranche pays only if YouTube and TikTok collectively match the sum and accept one-hour daily limits, nighttime blocks, and age verification for minors. If they decline, Meta pays less. The settlement awaits court approval; Meta denied wrongdoing.