Two hours a day, no late nights: How Meta’s settlement will change teen accounts

Miriam WaldvogelWashington Post·26 Aug, 2026 09:43 PM3 mins to readTeen accounts will be blocked from Meta platforms between midnight and 6am. Photo / Getty ImagesTeen accounts will be blocked from Meta platforms between midnight and 6am. Photo / Getty Images

A landmark US$18 billion settlement will force Meta to implement a suite of changes that will shift how teens use Instagram and Facebook. The new measures, which include screen time limits and a default ban on activity during late nights and school hours, are designed to protect teens from excessive

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