With time limits and stronger age checks, Meta's new rules for kids go further. Critics say it's not enough
Summary
Meta Platforms agreed to an $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states that includes new rules to protect kids on Instagram and Facebook. The rules set daily time limits for users under 18, stronger age checks to keep kids under 13 off, and block app use at night, among other changes.Key Facts
- Meta will pay $18 billion over 10 years as part of the settlement with 48 U.S. states.
- Kids under 13 will be blocked from using Instagram and Facebook.
- Teens under 18 will have a strict two-hour daily limit on app use by default.
- The apps will block users under 18 from using them between midnight and 6 a.m.
- Meta will improve age verification using AI and third-party tools, with outside audits to check effectiveness.
- Some safety features will be turned on automatically, like time limits and night blocks, while others require user choice.
- Meta said these new rules apply only in the United States and will last for about 10 years.
- Critics welcome the changes but say they do not fix all problems related to kids’ safety and mental health on social media.
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