US lawsuit: Meta closes billion-dollar settlement – far-reaching changes at Facebook and Instagram
US states had accused Meta of designing apps to be addictive. As part of the settlement, access to Facebook and Instagram for children in the US will be significantly restricted.
Meta has agreed to a settlement with 48 US states over concerns about the impact of social media on children. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, will pay around $18 billion. As part of the deal, Meta has committed to making significant changes to its apps, including introducing time limits and stricter age checks for users under 18.
The changes include a two-hour daily time limit for children, nighttime restrictions on accessing feeds, and the disabling of extreme beauty and makeup filters for younger users. The settlement applies only to the 48 US states involved, but experts expect it to be a model for other regions, including Europe.
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