Dossier
underage users
Coverage of underage users in the Nexus archive.
- How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook
Meta is developing age-profiling AI technology to identify and remove users under 13 from Instagram and Facebook, addressing a significant underage user problem on its platforms. This initiative connects to broader discussions about implementing teenage social media bans.
- EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
The European Union accused Meta of failing to prevent underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, violating digital rules requiring protection for minors. The bloc's regulations mandate platforms to implement measures to safeguard children's online privacy and safety.