Regulatory authorities levied a $567 million financial penalty against Meta following an investigation into minor safety protections on its social media platforms.
The decision increases total penalties assessed against the company in this legal matter to $942 million. The regulatory finding cited inadequate age verification and safety controls.
The regulatory authority mandated implementation of enhanced parental controls and automated content safety filters within prescribed timeframes.
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