Meta's $18 billion teen safety settlement is historic, but a 10-year payment plan, product loopholes, and leverage over rivals make it a bargain.

Social media giant, Meta, has reached a settlement with 29 US states to resolve a court case over child safety on Facebook and Instagram. According to court documents, the company…

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement. The deal announced…