Meta Introduces 'Nighttime Nudge' on Instagram Amid Child Safety Lawsuit

The new feature, aimed at promoting healthier social media use among teens, comes as the company faces legal action over allegations of failing to protect children on its platforms.

• 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.

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