# Meta will cut teens off Instagram after two hours

https://mins.news/en/video/36888

- The Verge, 2026-08-26 18:23 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UYvoz5Uaw4

> The Vergecast examines Meta’s settlement in its kids’ online-safety trial, including two-hour usage limits, age verification and a $17.1 billion payout. Lauren Feiner and Adi Robertson discuss why Meta settled and what it could mean for debates over teen mental health and social media.

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