Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a major child-safety lawsuit, prompting the company to introduce stricter controls on its platforms. The changes aim to enhance protections for young users amid ongoing concerns over online safety. Families and advocacy groups have shared mixed reactions to the proposed measures, raising questions about their effectiveness. Insights from parents and experts offer a closer look at whether these restrictions will make a meaningful difference.
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
