Because the settlement is spread out over 10 years, Meta will only pay roughly $1.17 billion per year for the unconditional portion. In contrast, Reality Labs burns through that exact same amount of cash every 24 days. Thank you for the perspective @headinthebox.
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Breaking News: Meta reached a landmark settlement of up to $17.1 billion with 47 states, D.C. and U.S. territories and has to make major changes to its products over claims it endangered children with addictive social media platforms. nyti.ms/3UiXTfE
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.

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