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Meta expands 'teen accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Meta expands 'teen accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push

Meta Platforms is expanding its "Teen Accounts" feature to Facebook and Messenger, enhancing privacy and parental controls to safeguard young users online. Initially launched on Instagram, this feature comes amidst criticism and numerous lawsuits alleging the harmful impact of social media on children. With 33 U.S. states suing Meta, this move aligns with legislative efforts to strengthen online safety, such as the Kids Online Safety Act. Enhanced controls will require parental consent for certain features.

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Meta adds more safety controls for teens on Instagram in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m 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.

Meta expands Instagram teen accounts to India with online safety features

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Meta expands Instagram teen accounts to India with online safety features

Meta is introducing Instagram Teen Accounts in India to enhance online safety for teens. The app includes features for parental monitoring, such as viewing recent contacts, setting screen time limits, and restricting app use during specific hours. Teens are automatically placed in high-safety settings with private accounts, messaging restrictions, and limited exposure to sensitive content. Additionally, parents can oversee interactions and manage usage with various supervision tools to ensure a safe digital environment.

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

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m 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.

Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualise children - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualise children - The Economic Times

Meta has launched new safety features to protect teenagers on its platforms and removed 635,000 accounts linked to inappropriate interactions with minors. The measures aim to enhance teen safety by allowing easier reporting and blocking of harmful accounts. Meta is also employing AI to verify users' ages and convert them into teen accounts if misrepresented. This comes as Meta faces scrutiny and lawsuits over its impact on youth mental health.

Meta targeted for fresh UK gov't warning against E2E encryption for Messenger, Instagram

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Meta targeted for fresh UK gov't warning against E2E encryption for Messenger, Instagram

The UK government is pressuring Meta (formerly Facebook) not to roll out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) on its Messenger and Instagram platforms without implementing unspecified "safety measures" to allow law enforcement access to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The government's Online Safety Bill gives Ofcom the power to fine Meta up to 10% of its global annual turnover if it does not comply. Meta argues that client-side scanning compromises user privacy and security and plans to enable E2EE by default for Messenger by year-end. Experts warn that surveillance powers in the legislation pose risks to E2EE.

Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults

Livemint

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.

UK focuses on child safety at the start of new online regime

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

UK focuses on child safety at the start of new online regime

The UK's communications regulator Ofcom, is prioritizing child safety as it begins enforcing the Online Safety Act. The regulator will require tech companies like Facebook and Meta to address issues such as child abuse, grooming, and pro-suicide content on their platforms. Ofcom's draft code includes measures like restricting messaging from non-connections and not displaying children's location information. The code is open for consultation, with a final version expected to be published next year. Non-compliance with the law could result in fines of up to £18 million or 10% of annual turnover.

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 fights sprawling Chinese 'Spamouflage' operation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta fights sprawling Chinese 'Spamouflage' operation

Meta on Tuesday said it purged thousands of Facebook accounts that were part of a widespread online Chinese spam operation trying to covertly boost China and criticize the West. Facebook or Instagram accounts or pages identified as part of the "large and prolific covert influence operation" were taken down for violating Meta rules against coordinated deceptive behavior on its platforms.

Meta to discontinue cross-messaging between Instagram, Facebook

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta to discontinue cross-messaging between Instagram, Facebook

Meta's has decided to discontinue cross-messaging between Instagram and Facebook. This move comes as part of Meta's efforts to improve privacy measures and address potential antitrust concerns. Meta aims to make Instagram and Facebook Messenger more independent while still offering interoperability between their messaging platforms and other services. This decision follows Meta's previous plan to integrate messaging across its platforms, which had faced criticism for privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

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