Meta's $18 billion settlement with 29 US states allows the company to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy tradeoff built into the deal.[459890][391470] As part of the settlement, Meta will implement a daily two-hour time limit for teens that can only be disabled with parental permission.[459890][391470] The company's platforms are designed to be addicting to young people, according to the suit, which alleges that Meta prioritized user engagement over child privacy.[391470][224468] Meta's settlement with states marks a significant shift in the company's approach to regulating children's data on its platforms.[459890][391470]