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The Australian government has drafted a bill requiring social media platforms to give users the option to view only posts from accounts they follow, without algorithmically recommended content. The proposal also includes obligations to protect people under 18 from design features and content that could harm them.
Meta has reached a settlement with 52 attorneys general representing U.S. states and territories and the District of Columbia, involving payments of up to $16.68 billion according to court documents, while the company estimates them at approximately $18 billion, along with new measures to protect teenagers.