Meta's $18bn settlement reshapes social media

Meta's $18 billion settlement with US state attorneys general over teen safety has sent shockwaves through the social media industry.

YouTube and TikTok have yet to publicly acknowledge the proposed changes, while some US lawmakers signal an appetite for industry-wide rules.

The settlement includes new safeguards for teen users and changes to content algorithms.

Critics argue the measures don't go far enough, while Meta frames them as a industry-leading commitment.