Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push

Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity in direct messages.

Apr 8, 2025 - 18:25
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Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity in direct messages.

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