The settlement will force Meta to make changes to its products and pay billions after Congress repeatedly failed to pass federal rules to protect children online.
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Meta's landmark settlement over claims its products harmed children underscores years of congressional deadlock over kids' online safety legislation.
Why it matters: The settlement will force Meta to make changes to its products and pay billions after Congress repeatedly failed to pass federal rules to protect children online.
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