Meta Reaches $18 Billion Settlement in Child Safety Case

Why it matters locally: While the settlement is national in scope, the increasing focus on child safety online has implications for families and schools across North Carolina, as discussions around social media regulations continue to evolve at both state and federal levels.

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Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a child safety case. The agreement addresses claims that social media platforms can negatively affect young users. John Demay, whose son Jordan died after an online sextortion scheme, has advocated for increased social media safety. Demay discussed his efforts to make online platforms safer for children and families during an interview with Tom Llamas of NBC News.