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Two Hours a Day: Inside Meta’s Sweeping New Teen Limits for Instagram and Facebook
Meta has agreed to impose a daily two-hour time limit on teen accounts for Instagram and Facebook in the US as part of a child safety settlement with attorneys general nationwide. The agreement also includes new safeguards and limits on teen access during certain hours, with most protections mandated for at least 10 years. A significant portion of Meta's $17.1 billion settlement payment is contingent on TikTok and YouTube matching these new teen usage restrictions.
Meta reaches $16.7 billion settlement in social media addiction lawsuit
Meta has reached a $16.7 billion settlement with 29 states over a lawsuit concerning child safety and social media addiction on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The company will also implement safety changes, including daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenage users.
Evening Metaverse
Meta has launched subscription services for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, with plans to introduce similar features for other platforms and integrate artificial intelligence. This move signals a new revenue stream strategy for the company's social media applications.
Meta rolls out subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta is introducing new subscription tiers for its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. These subscription options aim to offer enhanced features or an ad-free experience for users willing to pay a recurring fee.
Meta is using AI bone structure analysis to detect and remove underaged users
Meta is implementing an AI system that analyzes bone structure to detect and remove underage users from its platforms. This technology is being expanded to Facebook's user base to enhance its existing teen account detection systems.
The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children
The European Union has launched a preliminary investigation into Meta, finding the company is not doing enough to protect children on its platforms. The investigation specifically targets Instagram and Facebook, suggesting Meta is failing to adequately prevent minors from accessing these services.