Meta settles for $18B over kids' safety

Meta Platforms has agreed to a historic $18 billion settlement over allegations that its platforms harmed children's mental health.

The settlement introduces sweeping changes for users under 18, including time limits, a midnight cutoff, and stricter default privacy settings.

Critics argue the measures do not go far enough, while some US lawmakers are pushing for industry-wide regulations.

YouTube and TikTok have yet to publicly acknowledge the proposed changes.