The Faustian Bargain of Social Media Reform The recent settlement between Meta and 47 states, plus U. S. territories and Washington, D. C.
, has been hailed as a major victory for public health advocates who have long warned about the dangers of social media on teenagers.
The agreement requires Meta to implement design changes to its platforms, including limits on features that some experts believe are detrimental to young people's self esteem and self image.