EQUIPEngadget · 3h ago
Meta's latest teen safety commitments are US-only (for now)
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Meta is currently limiting its latest suite of teenage safety commitments to the United States market despite international pressure. The UK government is simultaneously advocating for mandatory time limits for minors on Facebook and Instagram to address digital well-being.
- 01Meta's new safety protocols for minor accounts are restricted to US users at this time
- 02United Kingdom officials are seeking enforceable time restrictions for teenagers on Meta social platforms
- 03Global regulatory divergence persists as safety features lack immediate deployment in international markets
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The UK government now wants time limits for teens on Facebook and Instagram.