Meta expands 'Teen Accounts'

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Meta brings 'Teen Accounts' to FB, Messenger; new safety measures added on IG
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) said Tuesday it is expanding "Teen Accounts" to Facebook and Messenger and is adding new restrictions on Instagram Teen Accounts for live streaming and direct messaging. The company launched the teen-focused service in September last year to put users under 16 in built-in protections with a variety of safety measures where parents can get involved.
Meta introduces restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
Meta is introducing Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. The feature, which automatically enrolls young users into an app experience with built-in
Meta adds 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, blocks teen livestreaming on all platforms
Meta has added restrictions to Instagram and Facebook that will get parents more involved with their teenager's accounts.

Meta to block children under 16

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Instagram users under 16 will need parental consent for livestreams, some messages, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
Kids under 16 will need parental consent to livestream on Instagram
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers.
Meta to block children under 16 from livestreaming on Instagram without parental consent
The measures will come out in Europe in the following months after rollout in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia first, Meta said. View on euronews
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Facebook and Instagram profile verification costs $12 a month
One of the things Meta (formerly Facebook) does ... Verified will cost $11.99 on Facebook or Instagram when purchased in a web browser. You’ll have to pay $14.99 on iPhone and Android.
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get Verified on Facebook and Instagram with Meta Verified in India
Meta has started testing its verification service in India ... which matches the name and photo on their Facebook or Instagram account.