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The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work.\u00a0 Can those changes be enforced? And are they to protect the mental health of young people?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n

They’re part of a proposed landmark multi-billion dollar settlement between Meta and several states over claims its social media platforms knowingly hook young people.<\/p>\n

Meta has denied the allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by a coalition of states.<\/p>\n

This episode was produced by Kai McNamee, Marc Rivers and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.<\/p>\n

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who edited this episode along with Sarah Handel, Christopher Intagliata and Diane Webber.<\/p>\n

Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show\u2019s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.<\/p>\n

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The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work.\u00a0 Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough<\/em> to protect the mental health of young people?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n

They’re part of a proposed landmark multi-billion dollar settlement between Meta and several states over claims its social media platforms knowingly hook young people.<\/p>\n

Meta has denied the allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by a coalition of states.<\/p>\n

This episode was produced by Kai McNamee, Marc Rivers and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.<\/p>\n

Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning, who edited this episode along with Sarah Handel, Christopher Intagliata and Diane Webber.<\/p>\n

Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show\u2019s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. 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