Business
Meta Agrees to $17 Billion Settlement Over Teen Social Media Addiction
The company will pay billions and implement child-safety measures, including daily time caps and notification bans, to resolve lawsuits brought by US states.
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social-media
Tech
New Zealand to Introduce Bill Banning Social Media for Under-16s
The government proposes fines of up to 10% of global revenue for platforms that fail to prevent children under 16 from accessing social media.
Tech
Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
The Malaysian government now requires social media platforms to verify user ages and remove accounts held by children under 16.
Tech
Redesigned Algorithm Reduces Toxicity in Social Media Feeds
New research highlights how redesigning social media algorithms can break echo chambers and reduce online polarization.