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Meta's $17 billion settlement mandates new safeguards for kids—many are promising, says safety expert

Friday, August 28, 2026


Following a legal settlement, Meta agreed to implement new features for Instagram and Facebook users under age 18, including a daily two-hour usage limit and the removal of visible reactions on posts. The settlement, valued at $17 billion, also requires additional safeguards for young users. Meta did not admit wrongdoing as part of the agreement.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/28/new-meta-safeguards-teens.html

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