What could change for US teens on Instagram and Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO — In a landmark development, Meta reached a proposed settlement Wednesday with U.S. states over claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children. Here are the main terms, which require a judge's approval to take effect. The money Meta would pay in 10 annual installments totaling about $11.7 billion, with a further $5 billion payable only if rival platforms sign comparable…
Los Angeles — In a groundbreaking deal, Meta agreed on Wednesday to a settlement with U.S. states over allegations that it designed Facebook and Instagram to lure young users. The agreement, awaiting judicial approval, mandates a 10-year payment plan of roughly $11.7 billion, with an additional $5 billion reserved for situations where competing platforms follow suit.
The total could reach $16.7 billion. Beyond financial obligations, Meta would shoulder $75 million for the states' legal fees and $459 million to close chapter on the Cambridge Analytica data breach. The funds, subject to state legislative discretion, are earmarked for initiatives aimed at bolstering youth mental health, providing crisis helplines, funding after-school activities, and enhancing digital literacy education.
Notably, Meta will automatically restrict teenage accounts from accessing Facebook and Instagram between midnight and 6:00 am local time. During this period, messaging features and settings remain accessible but are limited, preventing teens from utilizing the platform to connect with the broader user base. Push notifications will also be silenced from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, further curbing nighttime engagement.
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