Meta settlement adds protections and limits for teenagers
Meta agreed to introduce additional time limits and child-safety protections on Instagram and Facebook as part of its settlement with US states and territories. The changes apply to users under 18, although reporting says some details remain unclear and child-safety advocates believe the measures may still leave teenagers exposed to harm.
Why it matters
The agreement turns years of youth-safety litigation into mandatory product changes.
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Part of the August 27, 2026 brief.