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Meta updates safety features for teens. More than 600,000 accounts linked to predatory behavior
Meta PlatformsMeta Platforms(US:META) CNBC·2025-07-23 19:00

Facebook and Instagram icons are seen displayed on an iPhone.Meta on Wednesday introduced new safety features for teen users, including enhanced direct messaging protections to prevent "exploitative content."Teens will now see more information about who they're chatting with, like when the Instagram account was created and other safety tips, to spot potential scammers. Teens will also be able to block and report accounts in a single action."In June alone, they blocked accounts 1 million times and reported a ...