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Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualise children - The Economic Times
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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.
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Meta expands 'teen accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push
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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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Google officials depose before ED in online betting linked PMLA case - The Economic Times
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Google officials appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering investigation related to the promotion of illegal online betting and gambling platforms. While Meta executives did not attend, Google confirmed its commitment to platform safety and cooperation with authorities. The ED is probing several illegal platforms and how they advertise on tech portals. Google stated it removes millions of ads and suspends advertiser accounts to ensure compliance with local laws.
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Meta expands Instagram teen accounts to India with online safety features
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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.
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Meta says working to thwart WhatsApp scammers - The Economic Times
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Meta announced it disabled nearly seven million scam-linked WhatsApp accounts in the first half of 2025, particularly focusing on Southeast Asia. The scams often involved fake investments and pyramid schemes. In collaboration with OpenAI, WhatsApp tackled AI-generated scams and introduced new safety features to help users recognize suspicious group chats. Users are now cautioned when added to unfamiliar groups, and "safety overviews" offer guidance on spotting scams and quick exit options.
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Meta adds more safety controls for teens on Instagram in India
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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.
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Uber launches teen-focused ride-hailing service in India
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Uber has launched 'Uber for Teens' in India, offering safe transport for teenagers aged 13 to 17 in 37 cities like Delhi and Mumbai. This service includes safety features such as GPS tracking, real-time monitoring, and an emergency button. Parents can oversee rides, receive trip summaries, and book rides for their teens. According to an Uber survey, 92% of Indian parents find it hard to secure reliable teen transport, with 72% worried about safety.
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Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults
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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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Paytm Payments gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator - The Economic Times
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The Reserve Bank of India has authorized Paytm Payments Services to operate as an online payment aggregator, as announced by its parent, One97 Communications. This removes previous restrictions on merchant onboarding for Paytm. However, the authorization only pertains to payment aggregator operations, and transactions outside this scope, such as merchant pay-outs, cannot be processed through the designated escrow accounts. This decision facilitates digital payments but mandates compliance with specific guidelines.
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Meta launches ‘Know What’s Real’ campaign to combat misinformation
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Social media giant Meta has launched a safety campaign called 'Know What's Real' to raise awareness about built-in safety features on the company's platforms. The campaign aims to educate users on identifying and addressing misinformation on WhatsApp and Instagram, promoting digital best practices and highlighting available safety tools. Meta has invested in programs such as a network of independent fact-checkers and collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance to combat AI-generated misinformation. The company encourages users to verify information, report inauthentic content, and access reliable information through fact-checking organizations.
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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
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11m ago
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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.
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