Overview

• Meta has introduced a 'nighttime nudge' feature on Instagram to remind young users to limit their screen time at night. The feature shows a black screen asking teens to take a break if they use the app for more than 10 minutes after 10 p.m.
• The introduction of the 'nighttime nudge' comes amid a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of failing to protect children from explicit content and sexual exploitation on its platforms.
• Meta has been enhancing protections for children on its platforms, including placing teens in the 'most restrictive content control setting' on Instagram and Facebook, and introducing parental supervision tools.
• Despite Meta's efforts, the company faces criticism and legal action, with 41 states suing the company in October for allegedly creating and designing apps with addictive features harmful to children.
• Executives from Meta, along with those from other tech companies, are scheduled to testify before the Senate on child safety on January 31.