Meta brings teen accounts to Facebook and Messenger, and bolsters Instagram restrictions

Teen use of social media platforms is something that is concerning for many parents and has become the subject of political and legal debates. Having introduced Instagram Teen Accounts, last year, Meta has now done the same for both Facebook and Messenger. Just as with Instagram, Teen Accounts on the social and messaging platforms have built-in protections and restrictions.  At the same time, the company is also introducing additional controls and restrictions for teenage users on Instagram. See also: Meta says that its family of Teen Accounts has been developed with parents in mind, and it is not surprising to… [Continue Reading]