Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

Meta has implemented new restrictions on teenagers' social media use in the United States as part of a recent legal settlement. Australian officials responded to the move on Thursday, stating that it demonstrates social media companies possess the necessary tools to provide better online protection for young people.

The development comes as Australia struggles with the patchy and inconsistent enforcement of similar restrictions within its own borders. The situation highlights a broader global conflict regarding the regulation and mitigation of social media harm among minors.