Meta to pay $18B in landmark settlement over teen safety
Meta has agreed to a proposed settlement worth up to $18 billion with a bipartisan coalition of 52 state attorneys general over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to encourage compulsive use in teens. The agreement introduces default restrictions for users under 18, including a two-hour daily limit, nighttime blocking, and muted notifications, with parental override options. An independent auditor will oversee compliance, and additional payments are contingent on YouTube and TikTok adopting similar measures.
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