Time limits to midnight cutoff: What Meta's $18 billion deal changes for teens

Meta Platforms agreed to a significant $18 billion settlement with 48 US states. This historic deal mandates substantial changes to protect younger users on its platforms. New rules will limit daily usage and restrict access during nighttime hours for minors. Meta will also enhance its age verification technology to better identify underage users. These forthcoming changes aim to improve child safety across Instagram and Facebook.