Meta Settles Child Safety Lawsuit With 29 US States for $16.68 Billion
· Technology · BBC News, LiveMint, Yahoo Finance
Meta has reached a settlement with 29 US states to resolve a legal challenge concerning child safety on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The tech company agreed to pay a maximum of $16.68 billion to conclude the case. As part of the court-mandated agreement, Meta must implement new safety protocols for teenage users, including daily time limits and automated night-time usage blocks. The company explicitly denied any wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement terms. Further details regarding the implementation of these safety measures are expected to follow.
Why it matters
The settlement forces significant changes to how minors interact with Meta's platforms, setting a legal precedent for social media regulation regarding teenage mental health and safety.
Read the original report — BBC News
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.