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Meta’s $1B Deal and the Real Teen Mental Health Crisis | Austin News
Meta’s $1 billion settlement with Texas includes new teen safety rules—like age verification, daily time limits, and hiding likes—but critics say these surface-level fixes miss the real problem: algorithms engineered for engagement, not mental health, fuel self-esteem struggles by amplifying social comparison. While Meta offers non-algorithmic feeds, its core profit-driven system remains untouched. Experts argue that tackling family support and parental well-being could be more effective than app restrictions alone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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