The Vergecast The Vergecast

Meta will cut teens off of Instagram after two hours

Aug 26, 2026 · 17m

Summary

The Vergecast discusses Meta’s $1.3 billion settlement with 29 state attorneys general over allegations of misleading teens and violating COPPA. Hosts analyze the agreement’s requirements, including age verification audits, two-hour daily usage limits for teens, and restricted notifications. They explore why Meta settled to avoid further litigation risks and how this sets a precedent for competitors like YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar safety measures.

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