Meta’s teen safeguards on Facebook and Instagram apply only in the US.
They publishedMeta’s Teen Safeguards on Facebook, Instagram Apply Only to US
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 27 Aug, 01:00Z
Latest reportBloomberg · 27 Aug, 09:20Z
Span8 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Meta introduced teen safeguards on Facebook and Instagram for US users as part of landmark settlements addressing child safety claims.
Why
The changes respond to US regulatory actions concerning social networks but do not apply outside the country.
Watch
Meta has not provided a timeline for expanding the safeguards globally.
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