Meta to Strengthen Age Verification for Minors Under Major Settlement

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to implement stricter age verification measures for users under 18 as part of a significant legal settlement. The company's existing policy already prohibits children under 13 from using its platforms, while teenagers face certain content restrictions. The settlement, valued at $18 billion, requires Meta to go further in confirming the ages of younger users. The move reflects growing regulatory and legal pressure on social media companies to better protect minors online.
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