Meta is testing a new nude photo detector that will blur the images so you don't have to see unsolicited pictures. The company also hopes that this and other changes can reduce financial sextortion.
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Meta has announced new safety measures for teenagers who use Instagram and Facebook, preventing them from getting DMs from anyone they don't follow, no matter what their age might be.
Google Bard is being opened up to teenagers in most countries. In most jurisdictions this means kids 13+ can use Bard but some countries will have higher minimum ages. It opens up this week.
Snapchat has announced a range of new features to help protect teenagers that use its platform. The features help to remove inappropriate content and keep teens away from people they don't know.
Pinterest has some new rules aimed at protecting teens under 16. It said that it will now force under 16s to have private accounts that are non-discoverable. They can be found with profile links.
Meta announced that kids aged 10 years and above will be able to use Quest VR headsets and play their favorite games. However, it will require parents to set up a managed account for their preteens.
US senators have shared their concerns about opening access of young adults to Meta's virtual reality space Horizon Worlds, which puts them at risk of potential harm and privacy issues.
Meta is introducing new updates on Facebook and Instagram to protect teenagers from online harm. For instance, accounts by teens will have more private settings than the usual social media account.
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Meta has announced a raft of new features for Instagram designed to make the platform safer for teenagers to use, including Take A Break. Parents will also see how long kids are on Instagram.
TikTok has introduced new rules for teenagers that are designed to help them disconnect from the service late at night. Other changes ensure teens have full control over their online content.
Amazon has rolled out a new tool to help you monitor what your teenage children are doing on the shopping platform. The tool lets you set spend limits and approve different attempted purchases.
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