India, Aug. 27 -- Meta's approximately $18 billion settlement with 47 US states could mark a major shift in how social media companies address risks to children, Amnesty International said, urging the industry to treat the agreement as a starting point for broader platform reforms.
Settlement Brings Design Changes
The settlement ends a landmark case in which states accused Meta of violating privacy laws and deliberately designing products that could become addictive for children. Meta denied the allegations while agreeing to changes affecting Facebook and Instagram.
Under the agreement, Meta will introduce a default two-hour daily time limit for users under 18, remove certain features linked to mental health concerns, hide like and react...