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Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
Read full article: Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enoughKids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states.
Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
Read full article: Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addictionMeta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement.
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13
Read full article: Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates
Read full article: Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocatesIt’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users.
Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites 'recent elections' as a catalyst
Read full article: Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites 'recent elections' as a catalystIt wasn’t just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration.