Meta must pay and change its apps
The company Meta agreed to pay a big settlement of 18 billion dollars (16. 5 billion euros) to 48 American states. US officials accused Facebook and Instagram of harming the health of children.
Meta said it didn't do anything wrong, but the company agreed to pay the money over ten years.
Meta will also add new safety rules for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram.
Teenagers will have a two-hour daily time limit, and the apps will be blocked at night and during school hours.
Meta will also hide the number of likes on posts to help young people feel better.
Meta wants other big companies, like TikTok and YouTube, to follow these new safety rules as well to make the internet safer for all children.
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Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay a large settlement of $18 billion to 48 US states. This happened after US officials said their apps were bad for children's health. Even though Meta said it didn't do anything wrong, it will pay the money over ten years.
Meta also promised to add new safety rules for teenagers on its apps. These rules include a two-hour daily time limit, blocking apps at night and during school, and hiding the number of likes on posts. Meta hopes other companies like TikTok and YouTube will also follow these rules.
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Why did Meta pay money to US states?
Meta paid $18 billion because US officials accused Facebook and Instagram of harming the health of children through their platforms.
What new safety rules will Meta add for teenagers?
Teenagers will have a two-hour daily time limit, apps will be blocked at night and during school, and the number of likes on posts will be hidden.
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