The Long Overdue Roadmap for Social Media's Dark Side A recent court settlement between Meta and a coalition of 29 US states has put pressure on social media giants to confront their role in harming children online.
The $17. 1 billion fine is significant, but the changes that come with it – particularly those aimed at Instagram and Facebook – will have far reaching implications for users of all ages.
One key shift is the introduction of time limits for children on these platforms. Meta has agreed to restrict young people's usage to two hours per day, prompting breaks after 15 minutes of scrolling.