A historic settlement has been reached between Meta Platforms and 48 U.S. states, resulting in changes to Instagram and Facebook experiences for kids under 18. The settlement includes a payout of $18 billion over a decade. Meta has agreed to implement various measures, including strengthening age estimates and limiting daily usage to two hours for users under 18.
Kids will also be blocked from the apps between midnight and 6 a.m. Additionally, "like" counts will be hidden. While the changes are seen as a step forward, critics caution that they may not be enough to solve all problems related to child safety.
Further details about the settlement and its implications are available, including reactions from critics and children's advocates, such as a former Meta engineering director.
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