Meta expands teen content restrictions globally with PG-13 style settings
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Andrew Hutchinson
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Summary
Meta is expanding its PG-13 content restrictions globally to all teen users, building on its October 2023 rollout that was initially limited to the U.S., U.K., and Australia. The restrictions are designed to prevent younger users from accessing inappropriate content and align with what's acceptable in a PG-13 rated movie. The move also aims to help Meta avoid further regulatory restrictions regarding teen social media usage while giving parents more tools to manage their kids' experiences on its platforms.
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Ideally, this move will also help Meta avoid further restrictions regarding teen social media usage.
Meta announced what it previously called its PG-13 content setting for young users in October, implementing restrictions that are more in line with what's acceptable in a PG-13 rated movie.
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