TX-23 resident brief · Health
Editorial: Meta gets slap down for harms
· Reported by Uvalde Leader-News
Bottom line
Meta agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement with 47 states, including a separate $1 billion award to Texas, for violating child privacy laws. The company will implement new safety features and usage limits for users under 18 on Facebook and Instagram.
Why it matters in TX-23
Teenagers in the district will face mandatory usage pauses, a two-hour daily limit, and blocked notifications during school hours starting after the settlement agreement. These measures aim to address sleep deprivation and body image distress among local youth.
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