Meta laid out what features would roll out to better protect teens and give parents more control.
WASHINGTON — Meta is adding stronger child safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a settlement as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction.
The company agreed on Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion to resolve a pivotal case years in the making that sought to hold Meta accountable for the role its platforms played in undermining children's mental health. The effort targeted features designed to hook young people's attention.
The settlement is still subject to court approval and an ag...

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