Meta agrees to $18B settlement and new safeguards for young users
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $18 billion and introduce new safety features to settle a lawsuit filed by dozens of states alleging its platforms harm children. The settlement includes a default two-hour daily limit on Facebook and Instagram for users under 18, along with prompts every 15 minutes of use. Meta denies wrongdoing but will implement these changes across its apps.
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