Following Meta’s proposed US$16.7 billion settlement over claims that its platforms were designed to be addictive to children, new restrictions would be introduced for US users under 18.
A teenager poses holding a mobile phone as law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia takes effect, in Sydney, Australia, Dec 10, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams)
27 Aug 2026 02:53AM
(Updated: 27 Aug 2026 03:09AM)
SAN FRANCISCO: In a landmark development, Meta reached a proposed settlement Wednesday (Aug 26) with US states over claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children. Here are the main terms, which require a judge's approval to take effect.
