Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal

August 28, 2026 · 12:00 am 2 sources

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• Will Meta’s deal make social media safe for kids? Researchers are dubious
  Nature · August 28, 2026 00:00
  Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02733-9 Nature talks to specialists about the changes coming to Facebook and Instagram, and whether there’s evidence they will help.
• Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
  NPR · August 29, 2026 11:00
  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.