Meta Platforms agreed to a significant $18 billion settlement with 48 US states. This historic deal mandates substantial changes to protect younger users on its platforms. New rules will limit daily usage and restrict access during nighttime hours for minors. Meta will also enhance its age verification technology to better identify underage users. These forthcoming changes aim to improve child safety across Instagram and Facebook.

Social media giant, Meta, has reached a settlement with 29 US states to resolve a court case over child safety on Facebook and Instagram. According to court documents, the company…

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement. The deal announced…