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Technology · Social media platforms · published 2026-08-26 · via TechCrunch

Meta to enforce two-hour teen daily limit and night block under $18B state settlement

As part of an $18 billion settlement with 29 U.S. states, Meta will implement new safeguards for minors on Instagram and Facebook. These include a cumulative two-hour daily usage limit for teens that requires parental permission to extend, and a default block on app access between midnight and 6 a.m. The company will also offer a non-personalized feed option and mute notifications during school hours.

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