Florida rejects $18 billion Meta settlement, becomes sole state to pursue independent lawsuit over youth safety

Florida rejects $18 billion Meta settlement, becomes sole state to pursue independent lawsuit over youth safety
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Florida has become the only state in the nation to reject its share of a nearly $18 billion settlement with Meta over allegations the company knowingly harmed children's mental health with addictive platforms. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the state will proceed with its own lawsuit against the parent company of Facebook and

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