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From omission to judicial pressure: who regulates social networks?

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Briefings

A recent US court ruling against Meta involved a $17.1 billion settlement where the company agreed to implement age restrictions and usage limits for teenagers, marking the first judicial intervention in social media regulation. The agreement established a 2-hour daily limit, blocked usage during part of the night, and required age verification, though enforcement depends on competitors adopting similar rules by 2036. The EU pursued a different path with the Digital Services Act, imposing broader systemic obligations rather than specific corporate settlements.

Key points

• A US court ruled against Meta for $17.1 billion, requiring age verification and a 2-hour daily usage limit for teenagers.
• The agreement established a 2-hour daily limit, blocked usage during part of the night, and required age verification for teenagers.

Context

This case represents the first judicial intervention in social media regulation, contrasting with the EU's Digital Services Act which imposes broader systemic obligations rather than specific corporate settlements. The ruling highlights the tension between judicial intervention and corporate self-regulation.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the US court case and does not cover the EU's Digital Services Act or other international regulatory frameworks. Enforcement depends on competitors adopting similar rules by 2036, and the agreement does not guarantee immediate compliance.

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