Meta's child-safety settlement with states is conditional on rivals adopting identical rules
Meta's proposed $17.1 billion settlement with state attorneys general is not a firm commitment; the company guarantees only about $12.7 billion, with the remainder dependent on TikTok and YouTube adopting comparable safety features and financial contributions. The company has publicly urged its rivals to join the framework, which includes one-hour daily time limits and night mode for teens. State officials have indicated they expect similar actions from other platforms.
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