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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

Meta agrees to $18 billion settlement with 48 states to implement new Instagram and Facebook restrictions for minors

Meta Platforms will implement new time limits and a midnight cutoff for users under 18 on Instagram and Facebook as part of an $18 billion settlement reached with 48 U.S. states. These changes aim to modify the digital experience for minors on the company's social media platforms.

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Why It Matters

The mandates specific platform usage restrictions for users under 18, impacting how minors interact with Instagram and Facebook across 48 states.

Key Facts

  • Meta Platforms reached an $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states.
  • The settlement requires Meta to implement new time limits for users under 18.
  • The settlement requires Meta to implement a midnight cutoff for users under 18.
  • The changes apply to both Instagram and Facebook platforms.
  • Critics have expressed that the new rules do not go far enough.

Who's Mentioned

organization48 U.S. states“The coalition of states that reached the settlement with Meta.”organizationMeta Platforms“The company reaching the settlement regarding its social media platforms.”