https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-ceo-denies-company-hid-low-use-of-teen-safety-feature-in-meta-trialContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-ceo-denies-company-hid-low-use-of-teen-safety-feature-in-meta-trialhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-ceo-denies-company-hid-low-use-of-teen-safety-feature-in-meta-trial#u51396Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:40:44 +0000Meta Platforms reached a settlement with US states to resolve claims regarding teen social media addiction. The company will pay up to $18 billion and implement new safety restrictions for users under 18 on Facebook and Instagram. These changes include midnight cutoffs and daily time limits. While some observers call the deal a bargain due to a 10-year payment plan and product loopholes, the agreement alters how brands and creators engage with teen audiences. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri previously denied that the company suppressed data on the low adoption of safety tools.Why it mattersThe sett https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-ceo-denies-company-hid-low-use-of-teen-safety-feature-in-meta-trialhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instagram-ceo-denies-company-hid-low-use-of-teen-safety-feature-in-meta-trial#u49927Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:50:10 +0000Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 US states to resolve a trial concerning teen social media addiction. As part of the deal, the company will implement stricter child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram, including daily usage limits, blocks on nighttime use, and hidden likes. These changes follow testimony from Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, who denied instructing staff to hide risks or suppress data regarding the low adoption of teen safety tools.Why it mattersThe legal action focused on whether Meta intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive to minors. The case