Meta will cut teens off of Instagram after two hours

The Vergecast breaks down Meta's settlement in its kids online safety trial. Senior policy reporter Lauren Feiner and senior tech and policy editor Adi Robertson explain how the case reached this point and why Meta chose to settle. The agreement includes a $17.1 billion payout, new teen usage restrictions such as two-hour limits, and age verification changes. The conversation connects the settlement to the broader debate over teen mental health and social media.