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Meta to roll out tougher AI teen safeguards across Europe and the US Facebook
Technology
Published on 5 May 2026
AI will flag underage accounts before they cause harm
Meta Platforms says it is expanding new protections for teen accounts, rolling them out to 27 European Union nations and Facebook users in the United States. The move comes amid growing global pressure to better protect children online. Meta will use advanced AI to help identify underage accounts and reduce the risk of misuse.
- New teen account safeguards are expanding to the EU and US
- Meta will use advanced AI to spot underage accounts
- The initiative follows mounting pressure on tech firms
- Goal is to reduce misuse and improve child online safety
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