Meta has expanded its 'Teen Accounts' feature to Facebook and Messenger, initially in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
Teen Accounts provide age-appropriate settings and protections for users under 18, limiting interactions with strangers and other safety measures.
Teens will have restricted contact permissions, screen time reminders, and content protection features, requiring parental consent for certain actions.
Meta aims to enhance online safety for young users, although critics raise concerns about potential bypassing of age restrictions.