Meta is set to pay up to $18 billion under a landmark teen-safety settlement involving Facebook and Instagram but the agreement is about more than money.
Francis Herd unpacks the new restrictions for teenage users, including daily time limits, overnight access controls and notification blocks during school hours. He also explains why Meta’s share price rose following the settlement and why part of the payment depends on YouTube and TikTok adopting similar protections.
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Chapter List
(00:00) Why Meta is paying $18 billion
(01:28) Why Meta’s share price rose after the settlement
(02:14) New Facebook and Instagram limits for teenagers
(03:25) Will the restrictions give parents more control?
