Meta reaches $17 billion settlement ending landmark trial
A major settlement could have wide sweeping effects on social media and young users. Meta - parent company of Facebook and Instagram - has agreed to pay as much as $18 billion and put in place new safeguards - to resolve claims that its platforms are addictive and harmful to children.
CBS News' Jarred Hill has more from New York.
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In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.Â
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