Meta says it will restrict content for teens, as complaints mount about harmful effects on youth
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-09 09:00:01
Summary
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it will default teenage users to the most restrictive content settings in an effort to address concerns about the addictive and harmful nature of its platforms. This comes after a bipartisan group of attorneys general sued Meta, alleging that its products are harming teenagers' mental health. The company will limit the type of content teenagers can see, prevent them from searching certain topics, and prompt them to update their privacy settings.
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