As the US government plans to advance kids’ online safety acts, Meta introduces new features to safeguard the same.
The Internet has always been a substantial channel for learning and prompt solutions for every age group. However, there are always two sides to the coin, even concerning numerous online segments.
There’s been a continuous worry over the (over)utilization of the Internet – online safety. And one of the age groups most affected by the lack of it is teenagers. So, Meta has incorporated significant updates to exercise caution.
The tech powerhouse has introduced a “Teens Account” option on Facebook and Instagram with improved parental and privacy controls. These updated features address continued criticism that they aren’t doing enough to safeguard teens from the content they consume on social media.
Social media consumption and the hunger for snackable content have become an addiction. As a reprieve from real-life pressures, an increasing number of people find refuge in scrollable content that offers no actual value.
The Internet is present with a plethora of knowledge bases, but curiosity plays wonders during the teenage years. The content they consume can really shape their perspective – either teenagers learn from it or succumb to doom-scrolling. In the moment, it can drastically affect their psychological and emotional health.
To counter this, the US Senate proposed two online safety bills – The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act and KOSA. Meta’s “Teen Accounts” is an assurance that they are undertaking significant responsibility regarding teenagers’ online safety.
While it’s a crucial forward step, to what extent can it actually help reshape how children consume content and whether they are well-protected online?