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Meta’s Teen Safety Deal | Bend News
Meta’s just agreed to a massive $18 billion settlement with 52 U.S. attorneys general over how its apps affect teens under 18 — including mandatory two-hour daily time limits, hiding like counts for younger users, and offering an optional non-algorithmic feed. While Meta denies wrongdoing and frames this as a new industry standard for teen safety, critics like Florida’s AG call the payout “peanuts” and vow to take them to court. This deal, still awaiting court approval, comes after another $500 million ruling against Meta for contributing to youth mental health issues — but this one’s…
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