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Experts suggest social media page breaks, post limits, ‘minor mode’ master switch to protect teens
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points These proposals come after Meta's landmark settlement and China's rollout of 'Minor Mode'. Experts have proposed measures to protect teens on social media, including breaks from social media pages and limits on posts.
Experts have proposed measures to protect teens on social media, including breaks from social media pages and limits on posts. A 'minor mode' master switch is also suggested. These proposals come after Meta's landmark settlement and China's rollout of 'Minor Mode'.
Further details on these suggestions are available, but it is known that they follow significant developments in the US and China. Meta's settlement was valued at $18b.
The proposals aim to address concerns about teen protection on social media, with more information on the specifics available from the source.
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