Snapchat is implementing new content controls for users aged 13-15, restricting Spotlight posts to followers and hiding engagement metrics. Users 16-18 will have limited public sharing, while parents gain more oversight via Family Center. This follows a lawsuit settlement regarding social media addiction.
Malaysia has implemented new rules to prevent minors under 16 from opening social media accounts, requiring platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to verify user ages. The move aims to protect children from harmful content and cyberbullying, though concerns remain about privacy and potential loopholes.
Meta is deploying AI to detect and remove users under 13 from Facebook and Instagram by analyzing profile clues like birthday posts and school grades. This move follows EU scrutiny and sparks debate on privacy and effective child protection.
Meta will use AI to identify and remove accounts of users under 13 on Facebook and Instagram. The AI will analyze profile clues like birthday celebrations and school mentions, sparking debate about privacy and effectiveness.
The European Commission has accused Meta Platforms of violating the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. The EU's investigation launched in 2024 found that Meta does inadequate age verification and fails to remove underage accounts despite its own terms requiring users to be at least 13. Meta disputes the findings, citing existing measures to detect and remove under-13 accounts. The company faces potential fines up to 6% of its worldwide annual revenue.
