importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-26T16:03:14Z

Meta Implements Stricter Age Restrictions on Instagram and Facebook Amid State Settlement

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Meta has agreed to a $18 billion settlement with 29 U.S. states, implementing strict age restrictions on Instagram and Facebook including two-hour daily time limits, nighttime app blocks, and reduced algorithmic personalization for users under 18. The agreement requires these measures to remain in place for 10 years and includes conditional payments contingent on rival platforms adopting similar protections.

One of the most notable changes is that Meta plans to implement a daily two-hour time limit for teens that can only be disabled with parental permission.

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