Meta's $18bn Settlement Affects Child Safety Features
Published on · Source: bbc.co.uk
AI Summary
Summarized by AI from the source belowMeta has settled lawsuits for up to $18 billion over 10 years related to child safety on its platforms, significantly lower than the potential $1.4 trillion penalties it could have faced. The settlement calls for new features, including a two-hour daily limit for known teen users, muted notifications during specific hours, and hidden likes for teen posts. While Meta is not admitting any wrongdoing, these changes aim to enhance safety for younger users. This settlement is important for investors as it allows Meta to protect its social networking business while avoiding a fiscal disaster.
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