Meta Enhanced Protections for Teens on Our Apps Announced

Posted under: Web technologies
Date: 2024-01-10
Meta Enhanced Protections for Teens on Our Apps Announced

Meta is intensifying efforts to provide safe, age-appropriate experiences for teens on its platforms. With over a decade of developing policies and technology for content moderation, Meta is introducing additional protections on Instagram and Facebook to safeguard teens from potentially sensitive content. This includes removing posts related to self-harm struggles from teens' experiences, even if shared by someone they follow. The company is committed to promoting mental health awareness and will continue sharing resources from expert organizations when relevant content is posted. Instagram's latest updates restrict teens from sensitive content, hiding suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders search results, and directing users to expert resources for help. Additionally, Meta is implementing privacy settings changes for teens, including restrictions on reposting, tagging, and messaging, to ensure a safer online environment on Instagram and Facebook.

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