Meta agrees to teen limits in state settlement

Meta has agreed to sweeping new limits and protections for young users on Facebook and Instagram under a $17 billion settlement with states.

Justin Tomlinson

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Meta agrees to teen limits in state settlement

Meta has agreed to introduce sweeping new limits and protections for young users on Facebook and Instagram as part of a multibillion-dollar settlement reached with states.[1][2]

The landmark settlement, valued at $17 billion, requires the social media company to implement comprehensive safeguards and restrictions designed specifically for teen accounts across its major platforms.[1][2]

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