Minors Win Settlement Against Meta

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reached a historic settlement with multiple U.S. states regarding the risks that social media platforms pose to children and teenagers. The settlement involves Meta paying approximately 18 billion dollars and implementing restrictions on children's usage. Children under the age of 13 will be prohibited from using its services, with their accounts being disabled. A maximum daily usage limit of two hours will be imposed, along with a ban from midnight to 6 a.m., except for messaging services. Additionally, there will be more prominent alerts, stricter age verification procedures, and measures to prevent advertising and content that is addictive or harmful. This agreement aims to reduce the psychological and physical risks associated with excessive use and inappropriate material. It is expected to inspire other social media platforms and advocates to adopt similar measures, especially as it could influence European legislation that enforces stricter rules on major tech companies in the field.

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