Meta Reaches $18 Billion Settlement in Child Safety Case

Why it matters locally: While this is a national settlement, the Executive Office of the Mayor and local schools in the District of Columbia could leverage the increased scrutiny and potential platform changes to bolster existing child safety initiatives and online education programs for young residents.

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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.