The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They’re Still Vulnerable
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company’s platforms will work for teens. They also think states should have demanded more.
A proposed legal settlement between Meta and state attorneys general promises to bring significant changes to Instagram and Facebook for teenage users. While the settlement includes a $16.7 billion payout and features like time limits, parental alerts, and a chronological feed option, child safety advocates remain skeptical. Critics argue that the changes will place a heavy burden on parents and rely on unreliable age verification systems, potentially "enshrining Meta's harmful surveillance into law."
The settlement requires Meta to improve age assurance measures, but details are scarce. Despite the positive aspects, such as limiting exposure to extreme filters and reducing the availability of social media during school hours, experts caution that the effectiveness of the proposed changes remains uncertain.
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