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Meta Platforms, Inc., which owns Facebook and Instagram, will add safety features for children and pay billions to 52 states and territories
The social media giant's promised changes in a $12.2 billion settlement include stronger age verification, better parental control and significant time restrictions.
Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states.
The company agreed to pay nearly $18 billion and pledged to impose new safety controls on Facebook and Instagram.
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, including $700 million slated for Tennessee.