TikTok, YouTube Next in Line After Landmark Meta Settlement
What Happened
Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a US social media addiction case and committed to stricter protections for users under 18, including screen-time limits, stronger age checks and night-time restrictions. Part of the settlement is tied to whether TikTok and YouTube adopt similar measures, putting pressure on rivals to follow suit.
Key Takeaways
The deal could become a new benchmark for teen safety on social media. Regulators have indicated that other major platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Snap, may face similar scrutiny if they do not strengthen protections for younger users.