Teens under watch: Meta adds safety net amid scrutiny

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- Agencies

Meta Platforms is rolling out its "Teen Accounts" feature to Facebook and Messenger, as it faces sustained criticism about not doing enough to protect young users from online harms.

The enhanced privacy and parental controls, which were introduced on Instagram last year, will address concerns about how teens are spending their time on social media, the company said.

Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms.