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Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
Rhitu Chatterjee | Aug 29, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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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This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves itHolly J. Morris | Aug 28, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
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Meta, states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trialJohn Ruwitch | Aug 26, 2026, 1:33 PM UTC
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Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trialJohn Ruwitch | Aug 25, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC
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Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against MetaJohn Ruwitch | Aug 19, 2026, 9:20 PM UTC
'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
John Ruwitch | Aug 18, 2026, 5:39 PM UTC
Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
John Ruwitch | Aug 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money will be used for treatment services for young people.
The Associated Press | Aug 7, 2026, 5:26 AM UTC
Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.
Chloe Veltman | Jul 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Meta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market app
Mark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi's CEO last year about a potential deal, but talks did not move forward. Now Meta is making its own prediction market app.
Bobby Allyn | Jun 30, 2026, 8:33 PM UTC