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The Vergecast · August 26, 2026 · 17m

Meta will cut teens off of Instagram after two hours

Adi Robertson, Lauren Feiner

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.

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Highlights

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Meta settles kids online safety trial for $17.1 billion
Meta's kids online safety case ended with a settlement that includes a $17.1 billion payout.
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Teen users will face two-hour usage limits on Instagram
Meta agreed to impose two-hour usage limits for teen users as part of the settlement.
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Age verification and heavier teen restrictions arrive with the settlement
The settlement includes age verification measures alongside the usage limits and changes to teen accounts.
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The settlement feeds the ongoing teen mental health conversation
The discussion connects the case to the ongoing public conversation about teen mental health and social media.
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