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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Barbara Ortutay and Wyatte Grantham-Philips

Critics warn Meta’s $18bn teen safety overhaul leaves major dangers untouched

Young people using Instagram and Facebook will face sweeping new restrictions under an $18 billion settlement Meta reached with 48 U.S. states Wednesday.

The agreement, which still requires court approval, would force Meta to introduce stronger protections for users under 18, including a two-hour daily limit and an overnight shutdown between midnight and 6 a.m.

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