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Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults

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Livemint · 1y ago

Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults

Meta Platforms plans to introduce automatic restrictions on harmful content for teenage users on Instagram and Facebook. Teen accounts will be placed in the most restrictive content settings, with restrictions on self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorder-related posts. The move comes as Meta faces lawsuits from over 40 states, accusing the tech company of misleading the public about the risks associated with its platforms for young users. The changes will be applied automatically to existing teen accounts and newly created ones. The company will also direct teens to expert resources when searching for terms related to suicide and self-harm.

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Meta adds more safety controls for teens on Instagram in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Meta adds more safety controls for teens on Instagram in India

Meta has launched new safety controls for teens on Instagram in India, aiming to improve online security for users under 18. The measures include preventing teens under 16 from going live or toggling off filters that block inappropriate content without parental approval. Strangers can't message teens unless permitted, and suspicious behaviors will be flagged. Instagram Teen Accounts with privacy settings and limited interactions are also being rolled out, with plans to extend similar features to Facebook and Messenger.

Ex-Facebook engineer reportedly suggested ending People You May Know recommendations of children to adults, but he says execs refused

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Ex-Facebook engineer reportedly suggested ending People You May Know recommendations of children to adults, but he says execs refused

According to a former Facebook worker, Meta (formerly Facebook) rejected the idea of disabling the "People You May Know" feature from recommending children to adults, despite concerns of it being used by adults to target minors. The worker claimed that the algorithm was widely used by adults to find children for predatory purposes. The allegations highlight internal disagreements at Meta regarding how to address predatory behavior on the platform. Meta has been making efforts to enhance privacy and child safety, including implementing end-to-end encryption on its Messenger app. However, unsealed documents suggest Meta knowingly has millions of underage users on Instagram.

Meta's Facebook says it is attracting most young adults in 3 years

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta's Facebook says it is attracting most young adults in 3 years

Facebook's parent company, Meta, has revealed that its flagship app is attracting the highest number of young adults in three years. Over 40 million U.S. and Canadian adults aged 18 to 29 now check Facebook daily, which indicates the platform's efforts to regain the attention of younger users who have gravitated towards TikTok. Meta's head of Facebook, Tom Alison, acknowledged the need for Facebook to evolve in order to stay relevant for the next generation. Facebook's growth among young adults is attributed to sections like Marketplace, Groups, and Dating, although the app's overall appeal to teenagers has declined in recent years.

Meta designed products to capitalize on teen vulnerabilities, states allege

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Livemint · 1y ago

Meta designed products to capitalize on teen vulnerabilities, states allege

According to newly unredacted legal filings, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) allegedly designed its social media products to exploit vulnerabilities in the brains of young users. The documents suggest that Meta aimed to capitalize on youth psychology predisposed to impulsive, peer-driven, and potentially harmful behavior. Concerns regarding well-being were acknowledged by some Meta executives, who recognized that the app was not designed for younger teens lacking the emotional and cognitive skills of older ones. Furthermore, Meta allegedly condoned usage of Facebook and Instagram by preteens, knowingly violating rules and laws.

This chart shows people who got phones earlier in life report more mental distress as adults. Isn't that sadly obvious by now?

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

This chart shows people who got phones earlier in life report more mental distress as adults. Isn't that sadly obvious by now?

Young adults who owned smartphones in elementary school experienced worse mental health in adulthood compared to those who got them later in their teens, according to a survey by Sapien Labs. The study, which surveyed over 27,000 young adults aged 18 to 24, found a significant relationship between the age of first smartphone ownership and adult mental health, particularly among women. Parental dilemmas around when to give their children a smartphone are further complicated by tech leaders like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, who raised their own kids with limited technology and delayed smartphone access.

Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consent

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consent

Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, has introduced new safety measures for users under 16, requiring parental consent to livestream or unblur nudity in messages. The changes, extending safeguards to Facebook and Messenger, aim to enhance online safety for teens amid social media scrutiny. These measures include privacy settings, message restrictions, and content controls, initially rolling out in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, with a global launch planned. Meta’s program targets responsible digital engagement.

Parental Controls on Apps Don’t Work. Here’s a Better Way.

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Livemint · 1y ago

Parental Controls on Apps Don’t Work. Here’s a Better Way.

The article discusses the limitations of parental control tools offered by tech companies and suggests a shift towards more effective approaches to protect children online. It highlights the challenges of navigating different controls and defaults across various apps, and emphasizes the need for tech companies to take more responsibility in safeguarding young users. The article also mentions the efforts of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to introduce default protections and age-appropriate experiences. It encourages parents to have conversations with their teens and create guidelines for technology use rather than relying solely on parental controls.

Meta sues FTC over its in-house courts

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Livemint · 1y ago

Meta sues FTC over its in-house courts

Meta Platforms (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) structure. The company argues that the FTC's use of in-house courts violates due-process guarantees as it serves as both prosecutor and judge. Meta is seeking an injunction to block new restrictions proposed by the FTC, including a ban on monetizing data of children and teens under 18. The FTC is aiming to tighten restrictions on Meta by modifying a previous settlement reached in 2020.

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Instagram is defaulting teen accounts to private in an effort to enhance safety for young users. The change will roll out in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, with the EU to follow later this year. Teens will receive notifications after 60 minutes of app usage and a sleep mode will be activated from 10 PM to 7 AM. While these settings will be enabled for all teens, 16 and 17-year-olds will have the option to turn them off. The renewed focus on teen safety is a response to concerns over inappropriate content, unwanted contact, and excessive app use.

Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook down globally

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook down globally

WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram experienced disruptions affecting tens of thousands of users on Wednesday night. Outages were reported globally, with users expressing their concerns on social media platforms like Twitter. The outage tracking website Downdetector.com recorded over 50,000 Facebook users and 23,000 Instagram users experiencing difficulties. Earlier this year, similar disruptions impacted hundreds of thousands of users for over two hours.

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