Meta Platforms has reached a bipartisan agreement with 52 US state attorneys general to implement strict protections for teens on Instagram and Facebook, including daily time limits, night mode blocks, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls. These measures aim to promote healthier social media use among teens and will be mandatory for 10 years pending judicial approval. Meta calls on TikTok and YouTube to adopt similar standards to ensure consistent protections across platforms, as teens frequently switch apps. The agreement also includes an $18 billion payment to fund youth online safety initiatives and establishes independent oversight and research to monitor compliance and teen well-being.
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