The Billion Dollar Warning Sign on Social Media's Dark Side The settlement between Meta and dozens of US states marks a significant shift in the conversation around social media and its impact on society.
At issue are allegations that Meta deliberately designed addictive products, hooking young people and leading to mental health issues.
These claims are staggering, but what's perhaps even more alarming is the company's response: a collective shrug followed by a hastily assembled PR campaign touting "groundbreaking" changes.