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Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal

Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big changes.

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Meta has agreed to implement new restrictions for minors on Instagram and Facebook, limiting their access during nighttime hours and while school is in session. Researchers and advocates have praised these measures as significant steps toward protecting teen users. The changes target the platforms’ usage patterns for younger audiences.

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