Meta Walks Fine Line Between Protecting Teens and Preserving Privacy
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Meta will block teens from seeing harmful content on Instagram and Facebook related to suicide, eating disorders, etc. But this could also prevent teens from getting peer support.
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Congress is pressuring social media companies like Meta, Twitter, TikTok, etc. to better protect minors from exploitation.
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Research shows teens face risks on social media but also find crucial peer support, especially through direct messaging.
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Platforms could use metadata like message length and user relationships to detect risky conversations without invading content and privacy.
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Companies could allow users to choose between privacy and safety features like encryption and risk detection.