Meta agrees to sweeping safety changes for teens on Instagram and Facebook

Meta has just agreed to implement sweeping changes for teens as part of a major child safety settlement reached with attorneys general across the United States.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Meta must apply strict safeguards across both Instagram and Facebook, fundamentally altering how teen users interact with these social media platforms.

Additionally, the measures include restricting the use of the platforms during specific times, addressing growing concerns about screen time and youth digital wellbeing.

Such global regulatory shifts are increasingly relevant for tech audiences worldwide, as international platforms continue to reshape their youth protection policies across all regions.