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Meta Forced to Change for Teens | Adelaide News
Meta just paid over $23 billion to 29 US states and must overhaul its apps for teens under 18—introducing default time limits, notification controls, hidden likes, and banning extreme beauty filters. Seen as a “big tobacco moment,” this settlement forces Meta to redesign its platforms, not just pay fines. While US parents and advocates celebrate, Australia may miss out since these changes are region-specific. Meta’s ability to accurately identify minors remains a hurdle, and even with local laws, teens still access these apps. But global pressure could push Meta to make these safety features…
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