Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

Meta Platforms has reached a historic $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states, resulting in a series of new rules and restrictions for users under 18 on Instagram and Facebook. Announced on Wednesday in Oakland, California, the agreement introduces significant changes to minors' platform experiences, including enforced time limits and a midnight cutoff.

While the measures represent a notable tightening of youth controls on the social media platforms, critics argue that the new regulations do not go far enough to protect young users.