Meta to pay $23 billion to settle teen social media addiction cases
Meta has agreed to a wide-ranging deal settling all claims in US federal and state courts which alleged the company's platforms harmed children.
Meta has reached a $23.6 billion settlement to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction. The agreement includes child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram platforms. The deal comes after nearly all US states, along with state attorneys-general, filed mass suits against the tech giant in 2023. Meta plans to implement hard caps on daily time limits and pauses, eliminate push notifications during school hours, and introduce robust age assurance measures and age-appropriate content controls.
Additionally, stronger parental controls and limits on social comparison features will be implemented. The settlement aims to protect children from online harm and end dangerous practices. Meta urged competitors like TikTok and YouTube to adopt similar measures, emphasizing the need for an industry-wide solution.
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