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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB/WSMV) — A Kentucky mother said she's still pushing for stronger social media safety laws after Meta agreed to a $17 billion settlement over allegations its platforms harmed children.
 
Shannon Heacock is involved in the lawsuit against Meta and said parents can monitor their children's phones, but harmful content can still find its way to them.

"People think that we just let our kids have free will internet. But, I was that mother that checked the phone. But that didn't stop it from reaching our children," Heacock said.

As part of the settlement, Meta will be required to make changes to Facebook and Instagram for young users.

The changes include time limits and mandatory breaks. The platforms would also be unavailable to young users between midnight and 6 a.m., while notifications would be turned off during school hours.

Meta will also add stronger age-verification tools and easier-to-use parental controls. The changes will remain in place for at least 10 years.

Meta is also calling on TikTok and YouTube to adopt similar measures.

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