Metaは、13歳未満の子供が監督の下でメッセージングアプリをより安全に使用できるように、WhatsAppに保護者管理アカウントを導入した。これらのアカウントには、連絡先を制限し特定の機能を制限するコントロールが含まれる。展開は今後数ヶ月かけて段階的に開始される。
Metaは、13歳未満の若者がより安全に使用できるように、WhatsApp上で保護者管理アカウントの導入を発表した。保護者または後見人は、自分の電話を子供のデバイスに並べて置くことでリンクし、誰が子供に連絡できるか、どのグループに参加できるかを制御できる可能性がある。
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Discord announced it will default all accounts to a teen-appropriate experience starting in early March, requiring age verification to access adult content and restricted servers. The move aims to enhance child safety but has sparked backlash over privacy concerns following a recent data breach. Verification options include on-device facial estimation or submitting government IDs.
Meta, the parent company of the three platforms, has announced plans to trial premium subscription services that may charge users. This could reshape social media interactions. Free access will remain, with added features for subscribers.
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Meta Platforms' Japanese arm has announced that Instagram will add a new feature in Japan this year, notifying parents if children aged 13-17 repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content on the app. This requires parents to link their accounts to their child's. Additionally, it will soon introduce restrictions on access to posts about drugs and dangerous behavior.
Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging in Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, due to low adoption. Affected users will receive in-app instructions to download their messages and media. The company directs users to WhatsApp for continued encrypted messaging.
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Several countries have implemented or debated measures to limit children's and teenagers' access to social media, citing impacts on mental health and privacy. In Argentina, experts emphasize the need for digital education and structural regulations beyond simple bans. The issue involves not only child protection but also the platforms' data-based business model.
A jury in New Mexico ruled Meta liable for violating the state's consumer protection laws, ordering the company to pay a $375 million penalty. The verdict stems from allegations that Meta misled users about platform safety amid child exploitation risks. Meta plans to appeal the decision.
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Discord announced new default settings on February 9 to enhance age-appropriate experiences, set to implement in March. The 'teen-by-default' policy requires age verification for accessing sensitive content and features. Users have expressed concerns over privacy and potential data breaches.