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Nebraska just scored a $17.1 billion win against Meta—yes, that’s right, billions—setting a new record for the biggest state consumer protection settlement ever, excluding Big Tobacco. This isn’t just about cash: it’s about kids. Meta must now install strict daily time limits for minors and better age verification tools to keep young users safe. Attorney General Mike Hilgers called it a monumental step forward, designed to reshape how social media platforms build products for children. Nebraska gets over $200 million directly from the deal—and another $5 million to address past data misuse tied to Cambridge Analytica. It’s a dual victory: stronger protections for kids and accountability for privacy violations. This case could force the entire tech industry to rethink how they handle the youngest users.

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