Meta in talks with Seoul on social media restrictions for children

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is in talks with the Korean government to limit children's use of social media. This move aims to protect teenagers from online harm on social media platforms. The proposed measures include limiting children's use of Facebook and Instagram to two hours a day, which could have significant implications for the company's advertising revenue and user engagement. The outcome of these talks may impact the company's operations in South Korea and potentially influence its approach to social media regulation in other countries.

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Meta Platforms is discussing social media restrictions for children with the Korean government. The outcome of these talks may impact Meta's operations in Korea and its reputation globally.

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