Meta to limit teens to 2 hours daily on apps in multi-state settlement deal

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Meta has reached a settlement with multiple U.S. states that requires the company to make sweeping changes to how minors access its platforms. As part of the agreement, Meta will introduce a daily two-hour screen time limit for teenage users. This restriction can only be lifted if a parent or guardian explicitly grants permission. The settlement reflects growing regulatory pressure on social media companies to better protect children online.

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