Wednesday, 9 April, 2025

Meta Expands Teen Safety Features to Facebook and Messenger Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Meta Platforms is extending its "Teen Accounts" safety features to Facebook and Messenger, following their initial introduction on Instagram in 2024. These enhancements include parental controls and privacy settings aimed at safeguarding users under 16. The rollout comes amid increasing pressure from lawmakers advocating for legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to protect minors online. ​