Meta Platforms is advancing its efforts to enhance online safety for young users by expanding its Teen Accounts initiative. Aimed at teenagers using Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, the program encourages correct age reporting for improved safety and guided online experiences. The company, trading under the ticker META, emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the process, offering resources for parents to verify and manage their children's digital identities.
Since its inception, the Teen Accounts feature has gained significant traction. As of September, there are over 54 million active Teen Accounts worldwide. Among users aged 13 to 15, a substantial 97% have opted to keep the protective settings that these accounts offer. In addition to informing parents, Meta leverages artificial intelligence to identify younger users and ensure they are placed into the appropriate settings designed for their age group.
With these developments, Meta continues to play a pivotal role in promoting safer online environments for teenagers, using both technology and community involvement to enhance the digital experience for young users.
