The changes coming to Facebook, Instagram for teens, following Meta's $17 billion settlement
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Following a settlement reached by 48 US states, tech giant Meta has agreed to implement sweeping changes to its Facebook and Instagram applications for teenage users. The agreement, which is currently pending a judge's approval, follows a $17 billion settlement involving the company.
The mandated modifications introduce new safety features designed for minors. These include usage limits and night-time blocks that will be activated by default on the platforms.
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KMBC (Kansas City, US) (US)Focuses on the legal settlement amount and pending judicial approval.
The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes the specific default safety features and app restrictions for teens.
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