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After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Meta agreed to implement new age-based restrictions on Instagram and Facebook following a settlement, according to the company's announcement. Teens expressed mixed views on the changes, with some saying the platforms serve as spaces for social connection and others describing them as time-consuming. The settlement terms include specific parental controls and content filtering options for users under 18, though the full scope of restrictions was not detailed in Meta's statement.
