A landmark settlement has been reached between Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and the Attorneys General offices of several states. The settlement amount is $17 billion.

The agreement includes new safeguards for teens, such as restrictions on hours and bans on notifications. It also prohibits the use of plastic surgery filters.

An independent auditor will be responsible for oversight as part of the settlement. The states involved in the agreement include California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey, and others. Further details about the settlement are available from the source.