Meta's 18B deal and restrictions on teens

Meta has agreed to a settlement totaling up to $18 billion to resolve U.S. lawsuits accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram in a way that encourages compulsive use among children and teenagers, while also reducing the risks to young users. The settlement involves an approximate payment between $16.68 billion and $18 billion, along with extensive changes to how minors use these platforms. Among the new measures is a maximum daily usage limit of two hours for teenagers via a virtual timer, with settings that parents can adjust; a ban on app use between midnight and 6 a.m.; disabling notifications during school hours; and hiding the number of likes. These steps aim to protect children, although some experts criticize them for not fundamentally addressing issues related to algorithms and youth-oriented content. The settlement may also compel other social media companies to adopt similar measures, potentially shifting the standards for designing platforms aimed at teenagers.

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