https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-18bn-settlement-how-social-platforms-will-change-for-child-usersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-18bn-settlement-how-social-platforms-will-change-for-child-usershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-18bn-settlement-how-social-platforms-will-change-for-child-users#u51833Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:56:57 +0000Meta will pay $18 billion over 10 years and implement strict new limits on teenagers' use of Facebook and Instagram as part of a settlement with 48 US states. The changes include new teen safety features, age verification, parental controls, and oversight. While the settlement introduces new protections for users under 18, critics argue it fails to address major existing dangers. The deal may also impact brand-creator deals on social media.Why it mattersThe settlement resolves lawsuits regarding youth addiction and child safety, which accused Meta of designing its platforms to be addictiv https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-18bn-settlement-how-social-platforms-will-change-for-child-usershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-18bn-settlement-how-social-platforms-will-change-for-child-users#u50613Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:46:25 +0000Meta Platforms reached a settlement on Wednesday with 48 US states to resolve lawsuits regarding youth addiction and child safety. The company will pay $18 billion over a 10-year period and must implement specific changes to Facebook and Instagram. These updates include strict new limits on how teenagers use the platforms. While the settlement introduces new protections for users under 18, some critics argue the overhaul fails to address major existing dangers.Why it mattersThe legal action focused on how social media design contributes to addiction in minors. This settlement follows years of