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Meta Settles for Kids' Safety | Washington DC News
Meta’s facing one of the biggest tech settlements ever after agreeing to pay states billions—starting with $353 million for Virginia—to fix how its platforms hook kids. The deal forces strict limits: two hours daily, mandatory breaks, no nighttime or school-day notifications, and better age verification. It also bans features like beauty filters and like counts that fuel anxiety. An independent auditor will monitor compliance. While Meta says it’s building safer standards, critics call this a historic win for kids’ mental health—and a wake-up call for the entire industry. Thank you to our…
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