Groundbreaking agreement: Instagram limits how long children can use the online service in the USA
The parent company of Instagram and Facebook is agreeing to pay a penalty of $1.8 billion. In addition, Meta is implementing new child protection measures under pressure from a broad coalition of Republicans and Democrats.
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has agreed to pay a $18 billion fine to settle a lawsuit with a coalition of US states. The lawsuit alleged that Meta's platforms had caused mental harm and addiction in children and teenagers. As part of the settlement, Meta will also implement new child protection measures, including a two-hour daily time limit for users under 18, which can only be disabled by parents, and automatic nighttime blocks on access to Instagram and Facebook for users under 18.
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