Teen Safety
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Discord roll out revised age verification following delay due to pushback, pledging to be "safer for teens, same Discord for Adults"
Discord has rolled out a revised global age verification system, opting for automatic age estimation using account signals rather than mandatory facial scans or ID checks. This approach aims to enhance teen safety while maintaining the platform's functionality for adults, addressing privacy concerns raised by earlier plans.
Meta's latest teen safety commitments are US-only (for now)
Meta has implemented new teen safety commitments, but these are currently limited to the United States. The UK government is seeking to introduce time limits for teenagers using Meta's platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Adam Mosseri says it's 'news to me' that Instagram employees limited his exposure to teen safety data
Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that he was unaware of any efforts by Instagram employees to limit his access to data regarding teen safety. Mosseri is the first high-profile executive to testify in the ongoing social media addiction trial.
Meta will alert parents is their teens discuss self harm
Meta has implemented a new safety feature for teenagers interacting with its AI systems. The new safeguard will alert parents if their teens discuss self-harm with the AI.