Meta has agreed to a historic settlement of up to $17 billion with several states, including California, to resolve claims that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, harm children and contribute to social media addiction. The settlement follows a federal trial and comes amidst significant scrutiny of the impacts of social media on youth. As part of the agreement, Meta will implement major changes to enhance child safety features on its platforms. This case, which drew parallels to historic lawsuits against big tobacco, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by social media companies in balancing user engagement with societal concerns.