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Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

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Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

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Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

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Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta's new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

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Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough

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