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Utah officials say Meta has agreed to a $12.2 billion settlement and a series of new child safety measures on Facebook and Instagram. The agreement includes stronger age verification, screen time limits, nighttime restrictions for teens, expanded parental controls and independent oversight.
State leaders say the settlement is intended to better protect children online and address concerns about social media's impact on young users. The changes come as part of a broader multistate settlement involving allegations that Meta's platforms contributed to teen social media addiction.
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Utah officials say Meta has agreed to a $12.2 billion settlement and a series of new child safety measures on Facebook and Instagram. The agreement includes stronger age verification, screen time limits, nighttime restrictions for teens, expanded parental controls and independent oversight.
State leaders say the settlement is intended to better protect children online and address concerns about social media's impact on young users. The changes come as part of a broader multistate settlement involving allegations that Meta's platforms contributed to teen social media addiction.
Read more: ksl.com/article/51616348
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