Meta brings Instagram’s ‘Teen Accounts’ to Facebook and Messenger; here’s what it means for users

Meta is extending its Teen Account safeguards to Facebook and Messenger, mirroring Instagram's successful implementation. These accounts automatically restrict contact and content for users under 16, requiring parental approval for setting adjustments. This expansion, beginning in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, aims to enhance teen safety amid growing legislative pressure and lawsuits concerning social media's impact on youth.

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