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Technology · Social media platforms · published 2026-08-26 · via Wired

Meta's Teen Safety Deal Brings Changes but Critics Want More

Meta agreed to a settlement with state attorneys general, paying up to $16.7 billion and introducing new features like forced time limits and parental alerts for teens. Child safety groups welcome the changes but worry about the burden on parents and the use of age verification. Privacy advocates also fear the measures will increase surveillance.

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