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Meta has agreed to pay approximately $18 billion to settle claims from states that Facebook and Instagram harmed children through addictive features and inadequate protections […] Source
Meta’s settlement with multiple states over teen addiction concerns will lead to new safeguards for young users on Instagram and Facebook. The Hill’s Zach Schonfeld breaks down the limits and parental controls included in the agreement. #meta #facebook #instagram #socialmedia #socialmediaaccounts #addiction #socialmediaaddiction #settlement #parentalcontrols #thegavel
‘massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm’
As part of the settlement, Meta will implement limits on daily usage and "nighttime blocks" for teenagers, improve age assurance measures to prevent children from using the apps, and create additional tools for parents and guardians.
The deal cuts short the trial, which was expected to see CEO Mark Zuckerberg take the stand before a jury in federal court.
A landmark court battle over Meta’s platforms could have major implications for the future of social media regulation. The Hill's Sophie Brams and Julia Shapero break down how proposed penalties and the rise of AI chatbots could make this case a bellwether for Big Tech. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/6038668-meta-landmark-trial-young-users-addiction-discussion/ #facebook #instagram #socialmedia #meta #trial #landmarktrial #thegavel #bigtech #onlinesafety #meta
The latest kids online safety trial against Meta kicked off Wednesday in a California federal court, where the technology giant is accused of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users. Jury selection began Wednesday morning in the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., for the case, which consolidates lawsuits from attorneys general across the country. Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6025446-meta-kids-safety-trial-starts/ #Meta #SocialMedia #Instagram #Facebook #MarkZuckerberg #Court
‘By the public’
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that thousands of lawsuits accusing Meta Platforms, ByteDance’s TikTok and other social media companies of designing addictive products that […] Source