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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Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
NPR Technology
Saturday 29 August 2026, 11:00 UTC
By Rhitu Chatterjee
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