Safety controls and rollout
Meta said it is expanding “teen accounts” for Facebook and Messenger globally, adding more parental controls and age-appropriate defaults. The company framed the move as part of a broader effort to address youth safety and regulatory scrutiny across markets.
Industry context and oversight
The update follows pressure from lawmakers and watchdogs over teen mental-health risks and data use on social platforms. Observers said the impact will depend on enforcement, transparency reports and default settings for younger users.
