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Meta Pays $17B to Protect Kids on Instagram, Facebook
SolutionsAug 27

Meta Pays $17B to Protect Kids on Instagram, Facebook

In the largest child safety settlement ever, Meta will pay up to $17.1 billion and implement sweeping new protections for young users on Facebook and Instagram. The landmark deal marks a major win for parents and advocates who've fought for years to make social media safer for children.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Meta Pays $16.7B to Make Facebook, Instagram Safer for Teens
SolutionsAug 26

Meta Pays $16.7B to Make Facebook, Instagram Safer for Teens

Meta will pay up to $16.7 billion and transform how young people use Facebook and Instagram, ending a lawsuit brought by 29 states. Parents will gain new controls, and teens will face time limits and overnight blocks starting within months.

Al Jazeera English3 min read
Meta's AI Protects Teens on Instagram and Facebook
Acts of KindnessMay 6

Meta's AI Protects Teens on Instagram and Facebook

Meta just launched AI technology that can spot underage users and protect teenagers from harmful content across its platforms. The new system analyzes everything from posts to photos to keep kids safer online.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Meta's $18B Settlement Brings New Safety Tools for Teens
SolutionsAug 31

Meta's $18B Settlement Brings New Safety Tools for Teens

Meta just agreed to transform how teens use Instagram and Facebook, adding time limits, night mode, and beauty filter blocks as part of a historic settlement. Parents will finally control these settings, with an independent auditor making sure Meta follows through.

Egypt Independent3 min read
Facebook Shuts Down 9 Groups Selling Endangered Species
Planet WinsMar 19

Facebook Shuts Down 9 Groups Selling Endangered Species

After investigative reporters exposed illegal wildlife trade happening openly on Facebook, Meta closed nine groups in Indonesia that were selling protected animals like endangered gibbons and hornbills. The investigation led authorities to a pet store trafficking vulnerable species, showing how collaboration between journalists and tech companies can protect wildlife.

Mongabay2 min read
Facebook Adds AI Animation Tools to Win Back Young Users
Daily MixFeb 11

Facebook Adds AI Animation Tools to Win Back Young Users

Facebook just launched AI features that bring static photos to life and transform memories into animated art. The platform hopes these creative tools will help it reconnect with Gen Z users who've been drifting toward other apps.

TechCrunch2 min read
Meta Pays $18B to Protect Kids on Social Media
SolutionsAug 27

Meta Pays $18B to Protect Kids on Social Media

Social media giant Meta will pay $18 billion and implement sweeping new safety features for teens on Instagram and Facebook. The historic settlement forces real change after states proved the company knew young kids were using their platforms but did little to stop it.

BBC Technology3 min read
Meta Pays $16.68B to Make Social Media Safer for Kids
SolutionsAug 27

Meta Pays $16.68B to Make Social Media Safer for Kids

Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion and transform how children use Facebook and Instagram, settling lawsuits from 29 states that accused the tech giant of putting young users at risk. The changes include daily time limits and nighttime restrictions designed to protect kids online.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Meta's $17B Settlement Brings New Safety Tools for Teens
Acts of KindnessAug 29

Meta's $17B Settlement Brings New Safety Tools for Teens

Meta will pay $17 billion and implement sweeping new protections for young users on Instagram and Facebook, including daily time limits and enhanced parental controls. The landmark settlement with 52 state attorneys general aims to protect kids' mental health after allegations the company knowingly designed addictive products.

Google News - Business3 min read
Europe Pushes Meta to Make Social Media Less Addictive
SolutionsJul 10

Europe Pushes Meta to Make Social Media Less Addictive

The European Commission is requiring Meta to redesign Facebook and Instagram to reduce addictive features that harm users' wellbeing. The proposed changes could transform how millions experience social media daily.

Engadget2 min read
Meta Pays $17B to Protect Kids on Social Media
SolutionsAug 27

Meta Pays $17B to Protect Kids on Social Media

Meta will pay $17 billion to 47 states and implement new child safety features on Facebook and Instagram, ending a landmark lawsuit over teen mental health. The settlement marks a turning point in holding social media companies accountable for protecting young users.

Fast Company2 min read
Meta Uses AI to Protect Kids Under 13 on Instagram
InnovationMay 20

Meta Uses AI to Protect Kids Under 13 on Instagram

Meta is launching new AI technology to identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13 from Instagram and Facebook. The move aims to create safer online spaces for young users, though experts suggest better approaches exist.

DW News2 min read
Meta Reports Child Abuse Cases to India Police
Solutions2d ago

Meta Reports Child Abuse Cases to India Police

Social media giant Meta will now report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian law enforcement, marking a major step forward in protecting children online. The move comes after intense pressure from India's government over harmful content on Facebook and Instagram.

DW News2 min read
New Mexico Holds Meta Accountable for Child Safety Failures
SolutionsMar 25

New Mexico Holds Meta Accountable for Child Safety Failures

A jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the tech giant misled families about safety measures and failed to protect children from exploitation on Facebook and Instagram. The landmark verdict sends a powerful message that companies must prioritize young users' wellbeing over profits.

France 24 English2 min read
Meta Blocks 11M Scam Accounts, Arrests 21 in Thailand
SolutionsMar 11

Meta Blocks 11M Scam Accounts, Arrests 21 in Thailand

Meta just shut down nearly 11 million accounts linked to organized scam operations this year and helped Thai police arrest 21 suspected scammers. The tech giant is rolling out new tools to warn users before they fall victim to increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.

Wired2 min read
Meta Pays $18B, Adds 2-Hour Daily Limit for Teens
SolutionsAug 26

Meta Pays $18B, Adds 2-Hour Daily Limit for Teens

Meta will pay nearly $18 billion and introduce major safety changes, including a two-hour daily limit for users under 18, to settle a lawsuit filed by states alleging harm to children. The settlement could reshape social media across the industry if competitors follow suit.

Scientific American3 min read
Facebook Doubles Original Creator Views After AI Cleanup
SolutionsMar 14

Facebook Doubles Original Creator Views After AI Cleanup

Facebook's crackdown on AI spam and copycats is working. Original creators saw their views and watch time double in late 2025 after the platform removed 20 million impersonator accounts.

TechCrunch2 min read
Meta Uses AI to Remove 13-and-Under Users from Instagram
SolutionsMay 5

Meta Uses AI to Remove 13-and-Under Users from Instagram

Meta is rolling out new AI technology that estimates users' ages by analyzing visual cues like height and bone structure in photos and videos. The tech combines these visual insights with text analysis to identify and remove underage accounts, helping keep kids under 13 safer online.

Engadget3 min read
Meta Spins Off VR Fitness Game After User Outcry
Acts of KindnessJun 3

Meta Spins Off VR Fitness Game After User Outcry

Supernatural, the beloved VR fitness app, is being reborn as an independent company after its passionate community fought back against Meta's shutdown plans. The original founders are taking the reins and promising to keep the magic alive.

TechCrunch2 min read
Meta and Google Invest Big in Texas Solar Energy
Planet WinsMar 27

Meta and Google Invest Big in Texas Solar Energy

Tech giants Meta and Google are pouring hundreds of millions into Texas solar farms, turning corporate climate promises into real clean energy powering the grid. Their investments are creating jobs, strengthening infrastructure, and proving that big business can drive real environmental progress.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read

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