Meta says it will restrict content for teens amid mounting criticism and AG lawsuit

Bowing to intensifying criticism that its products are addictive and harmful to young people, Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said Tuesday it will limit the type of content teenagers who use Facebook and Instagram are able to view. In a blog post, Meta META, +0.07% said the new protections are intended “to give teens more age-appropriate experiences on our apps.” The updates will limit users under 18 to more restrictive settings, prevent them from searching certain topics and prompt them to update t ...