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YouTube CEO rejects Meta's multistate child safety settlement
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has declined to join a major multistate child safety settlement involving Meta. Speaking at the Made on YouTube event, Mohan stated that the platform has already invested heavily in safety measures for young users and works with third-party experts to advise on these features.
Meta recently reached an $18 billion agreement to settle claims from multiple states alleging its platforms were designed to be addictive, contributing to a youth mental health crisis. As part of the settlement, Meta proposed that YouTube and TikTok pay approximately $6 billion each and implement similar safety changes, such as time limits and the removal of 'like' counts for teenagers. Meta indicated it would only pay 70% of the total settlement amount if these competitors do not join.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has signaled that states are willing to pursue legal action against YouTube and TikTok if they do not participate in the agreement.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] YouTube CEO Neal Mohan stated the platform has long-term existing measures to protect young users. krdo.com · localnews8.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement regarding claims that its platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis. krdo.com · localnews8.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meta will pay only 70% of the settlement unless YouTube and TikTok agree to pay approximately $6 billion each and implement similar safety changes. krdo.com · localnews8.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] California Attorney General Rob Bonta indicated states are prepared to take YouTube and TikTok to court to secure their participation in the deal. krdo.com · localnews8.com