Meta Bows To Pressure, Cracks Down On Content Harmful To Teenagers
Meta announced it will default teenage users of Facebook and Instagram to the most restrictive privacy and content settings by default. This change aims to give teenage users a more age-appropriate experience and prevent them from seeing content involving self-harm, eating disorders, restricted goods, or nudity. The update is expected to roll out over the coming weeks and will affect users under 18 years old. The policy change comes after 42 state attorneys general sued Meta, alleging the company's products are harming the mental health and well-being of teenagers.
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00:02 Meta announced it will default teenage users of Facebook and Instagram to the most restrictive
00:06 privacy and content settings by default. This change aims to give teenage users a more age
00:11 appropriate experience and prevent them from seeing content involving self-harm, eating disorders,
00:15 restricted goods, or nudity. The update is expected to roll out over the coming weeks
00:19 and will affect users under 18 years old. The policy change comes after 42 state attorneys
00:24 general sued Meta, alleging the company's products are harming the mental health and
00:27 well-being of teenagers. Internal Meta research as well as testimony from whistleblowers have
00:31 indicated the company is aware its platforms can negatively impact teenage mental health.
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