Will Meta's massive settlement in a landmark US suit spur it to implement age restriction measures worldwide?
Experts said it makes sense for Meta to roll out its restrictions elsewhere, and that the growing awareness of social media harms may pressure other platforms to do the same.
Meta has agreed to a $18 billion settlement over alleged harms to children caused by its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. In addition to the hefty cash payout, the company must implement a range of restrictions to protect younger users online. These measures include setting default daily limits on usage and establishing time-based restrictions to limit access at night.
The settlement comes after years of pressure from governments worldwide to make social media safer for children. Experts believe that Meta will now be incentivized to implement similar age-restriction measures globally, as doing so would be in its own best interest and would help avoid facing similar scrutiny and potential legal action.
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