Meta strengthens safety for young users

Meta has begun transitioning young users to specially designed “teen accounts” on its Facebook and Messenger platforms. These accounts include parental controls and additional security measures for young users. The company has made these special accounts mandatory for all young users.

Teen accounts rolled out globally

This regulation specifically requires users aged 13-15 to obtain parental consent to change security settings. The company also uses artificial intelligence to identify young people who misrepresent their age.

Meta first launched these teen accounts on Instagram last year. Earlier this year, it was rolled out to Facebook and Messenger for young people in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Now, these accounts are rolling out to young people worldwide.

Teen accounts allow parents to monitor how their children use Meta apps. They can control their children’s screen time and see who they’re messaging. These accounts also feature stricter privacy and security settings to limit young people’s contact with adults they don’t know.

In recent years, Meta has been focusing on expanding its parental control features and addressing security vulnerabilities. The company is currently facing numerous lawsuits and investigations due to its history of child safety.

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