Mark Zuckerberg wants to let teens into the metaverse—2 U.S senators say that's a huge mistake
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-06 17:07:07
Summary
Two US senators are urging Mark Zuckerberg to reconsider Meta's reported plans to open up its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform to users as young as 13, citing the company's track record of failure to protect children and teens. They are concerned that the platform could be dangerous for physical and mental health, and that younger users are already finding their way onto the platform. They are calling on Zuckerberg to immediately halt Meta's plan.
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Keywords: mark zuckerberg, ed markey, united states, entrepreneurship, meta platforms inc,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/06/senators-to-zuckerberg-keep-young-teens-out-of-the-metaverse.html