Parents ‘don’t use’ parental controls on Facebook and Instagram, says Nick Clegg

Meta has introduced 50 child safety tools on Facebook and Instagram.
Parents are not using the parental controls available on these platforms.
Meta's global affairs chief, Nick Clegg, identified a 'behavioural issue' regarding the use of these tools.
Regulatory pressure is increasing on tech companies to protect children from harmful content.
The Australian government announced plans to ban younger teenagers from accessing social media.

Meta has developed and introduced 50 child safety tools aimed at protecting children on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. However, the company's global affairs chief, Nick Clegg, noted that these tools are largely ignored by parents, indicating a significant behavioral issue. As concerns over child safety online grow, regulatory pressure is mounting on tech companies to enhance protections against harmful content. In response to these concerns, the Australian government has recently announced plans to prohibit younger teenagers from accessing social media, reflecting a broader trend towards stricter regulations in the tech industry.

Meta's global affairs chief stated that parents are not utilizing the child safety tools provided on Facebook and Instagram, highlighting a behavioral issue. This comes amid increasing regulatory pressure to protect children online, including new measures from the Australian government.

Meta's Child Safety Tools Underutilized by Parents

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Meta's Child Safety Tools Underutilized by Parents

9/12/2024

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