Meta Platforms announced a sweeping set of changes aimed at protecting teenage users across its family of apps, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Starting next month, the company will automatically hide public comments on teen accounts, limit algorithmic feeds for users under 18, and introduce a “night mode” that disables notifications after 10 p.m. local time. Critics argue the moves could drive teens toward alternative platforms, while child‑development experts praise the effort as a step toward reducing online anxiety and cyberbullying. The policy shift follows mounting pressure from regulators in the EU and the United States, as well as internal research indicating that excessive screen time correlates with mental‑health concerns among adolescents.
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