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business2 days ago•338 min saved

Meta agrees to $18B settlement to boost teen safety on its platforms

Meta has agreed to an about $18 billion settlement with 29 states over claims its platforms addict minors and harm youth mental health. The deal requires safety upgrades including a two-hour daily limit for users aged 13–17 (parents govern changes), default night mode and school mode, hiding likes, blocking extreme makeup filters, and offering a non-algorithmic feed with an option to turn off autoplay. An independent auditor will monitor implementation; 70% of the settlement will be paid to states over the next decade, with 30% contingent on YouTube and TikTok taking similar steps. Meta did not admit wrongdoing, and the changes could go into effect within months, potentially affecting its ad-based business.

via CNN|

#business #instagram #meta

social-media2 years ago•4 min saved

"Concerns over Teen Internet Addiction: Insights from US Adults and Teens"

A pair of surveys conducted by Pew Research Center found that 81% of U.S. adults support requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts, while only 46% of teens are in favor. The surveys also revealed that adults are more likely than teens to support age verification and setting time limits for minors on social media platforms. The findings highlight the growing bipartisan support for measures aimed at protecting children's mental health and ensuring parental oversight on social media use.

via Pew Research Center|

#age-verification #parental-consent #pew-research-center

law3 years ago•5 min saved

States Remove Time Limits on Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits.

Three US states, Vermont, Maine, and Maryland, have removed all time limits on child sexual abuse lawsuits, with Michigan, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts poised to follow. More than two dozen people have sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine, over the past year, seeking delayed justice since lawmakers allowed lawsuits for abuse that happened long ago and can’t be pursued in criminal courts either because of time limits or evidence diminishing over time. The lawsuits have targeted churches, summer camps, scout groups, and other institutions accused of enabling pedophiles or turning a blind eye to wrongdoing.

via The Associated Press|

#child-sexual-abuse #justice #law