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Meta agrees to new teen safety protections in deal with 48 states
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Willie Daniely , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 27, 2026
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Key points A deal has been reached with attorneys general from 48 states, resulting in proposed changes to Facebook and Instagram. New protections for teens are being introduced on social media platforms.
New protections for teens are being introduced on social media platforms. A deal has been reached with attorneys general from 48 states, resulting in proposed changes to Facebook and Instagram. Teens will have limited screen time, with reminders to take breaks. Parents will have more control over their child's online activities, including usage insights and alerts.
Further restrictions will be placed on certain features, such as extreme makeup filters. Age verification and content controls will also be improved. Teens will have the option to choose a non-algorithmic feed and hide likes and reactions.
More details about these changes are available from the source.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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