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Meta's New Rules for Kids: Safety or Missed Mark?

4/11/2025

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Meta is taking steps to safeguard children on Instagram by mandating parental approval for users under 16 to livestream and removing nudity filters. Yet, critics warn these changes miss the mark, ignoring serious concerns like social media addiction and mental health. In response, workshops are being launched to empower youth with knowledge about healthy online interactions.

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Meta is taking steps to safeguard children on Instagram by mandating parental approval for users under 16 to livestream and removing nudity filters. Yet, critics warn these changes miss the mark, ignoring serious concerns like social media addiction and mental health. In response, workshops are being launched to empower youth with knowledge about healthy online interactions.