Florida seeks court order forcing Meta teen Facebook changes
In short
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a case in Pasco County court against Meta. He wants Facebook and Instagram to remove Florida users under 14, limit teens to two hours a day across all apps, and turn off autoplay and infinite scroll.
The move could change how teens use Meta’s apps in Florida. It is not stated in the available reporting how Meta will respond or when a judge may decide.
What the reporting says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed in a Pasco County court asking for a temporary injunction against Meta over Facebook and Instagram use by teens. The filing seeks to make Meta identify and remove users in Florida under 14, limit teens to two hours a day across all apps, and turn off features such as autoplay and infinite scroll. The reporting does not say how the court will rule.
Why it matters
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed in Pasco County court seeking a temporary injunction that would force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram use for teens in Florida. The request targets users under 14, a two-hour daily limit across apps, and features like autoplay and infinite scroll. The immediate impact would fall on Meta and Florida families, but the reporting does not say whether the court will grant the order.