LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky is set to receive $360 million as part of Meta’s landmark settlement tied to claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed users, especially teenagers, by making their platforms intentionally addictive.
The broader settlement with more than 45 states totals more than $17 billion and requires Meta to implement stronger child-safety measures.
Dr. Clinton Nowicke, a psychologist with Norton Children’s, said research shows early, unsupervised access to social media can shape long-term behavior…