Instagram Goes Dark at Midnight for Teens Under Meta’s $16.68B Settlement

Meta has reached a $16.68B settlement with 29 U.S. states following allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed younger users through addictive features. As a result, Meta will implement mandatory changes for teens, including default midnight curfews, strict time limits, and muted alerts. These measures aim to mitigate the addictive tendencies of the platforms. The settlement forces these systemic updates across both social media services to protect the well-being of adolescent users across the United States.