Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit with U.S. States, Implements Teen Usage Restrictions
Meta has reached a settlement with several U.S. states regarding a lawsuit alleging that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, contribute to social media addiction among teenagers. As part of this agreement, Meta will introduce new features designed to restrict the use of these platforms by teenagers. These measures include limiting daily usage to two hours and banning access between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent. Additionally, Meta has committed to implementing enhanced age verification processes for users under 18, strengthening parental controls, and adding more controls over 'like' counts and appearance filters. This settlement comes amidst a broader global discussion on regulating social media use among young people, with other countries like Canada and Australia proposing their own legislative measures to address similar concerns.
