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On June 18, 2026, Meta announced new safety features for users aged 13 to 17 on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, including:
- Automatic private settings for Teen Accounts, requiring approval for new followers, with non-followers unable to view or interact with content.
- Messaging limited to individuals they follow or are connected with.
- Tagging and mentioning restricted to followers, with offensive language filtered through the Hidden Words feature.
- Notifications to take breaks after 60 minutes of use.
- Muted notifications from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., with automatic replies sent during those hours.
For users aged 13 to 15, accounts are private by default and require parental consent for changes. Older teens (16 to 17) can modify settings with parental notifications. The Family Center allows parents to manage settings and monitor activities.
Teens may need to verify their age if they change it on their account, and providing false information could lead to account suspension or permanent disablement.
Malina Enlund, Meta's head of safety policy for the Asia Pacific region, emphasized the importance of honesty about age. The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) supports creating a safe online environment rather than restricting access to social media, citing the 2021 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Meta has enhanced content settings for teen users on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp to create a safer online environment. This includes blocking teenagers from viewing inappropriate content and restricting interactions with unsuitable groups, events, profiles, and pages. This initiative follows a legal ruling in Los Angeles that found Meta and YouTube negligent in their application designs, contributing to harmful effects on children. The changes reflect Meta's commitment to safeguarding younger users and responding to concerns about social media's impact on youth.
Meta is enhancing protections for younger users by expanding its Teen Accounts framework across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. This includes implementing stricter content settings that limit exposure to inappropriate material, such as violence and self-harm. A new "Limited Content" setting will be introduced for Facebook and Messenger to provide additional content restrictions. Additionally, Instagram is testing a feature to diversify content recommendations for teens, reducing repetitive exposure to similar topics. These initiatives come amid increased regulatory scrutiny regarding youth safety on social media platforms.
Meta is expanding its content settings for teenage users on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger to enhance their safety. New restrictions will protect teens from inappropriate content in their feeds and limit their interactions with profiles, pages, groups, and events that share unsuitable material. Additionally, there will be measures to reduce exposure to potentially harmful topics in the apps' Explore, Feed, and Reels tabs. These updates are part of Meta's ongoing efforts, following a previous announcement in October 2025 about age-appropriate content settings. The changes come after a jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in designing apps that contributed to social media addiction in children, resulting in a ruling for damages. Meta plans to appeal this verdict, emphasizing the complexity of teen mental health issues.
Meta has launched 13+ Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, aiming to create a safer online environment for younger users. The rollout includes default settings that resulted in a 68% reduction in mature content on Instagram compared to other platforms. Meta is collaborating with the trust and safety firm Alice to test these new settings and is exploring ways to limit specific content types, particularly related to nutrition and anxiety. A report by whistleblower Arturo Béjar raised concerns about the effectiveness of Meta's teen safety features, leading to an overhaul of Instagram Teen Accounts. Meta faced controversy for comparing its content restrictions to PG-13 guidelines without authorization from the MPAA, which resulted in a cease and desist order but ended in a resolution. Additionally, new features have been introduced, including enhanced parental supervision tools and global age detection capabilities.
Microsoft is enhancing its cybersecurity measures by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve real-time threat detection and response. The company offers comprehensive security solutions for various IT infrastructure aspects and fosters collaboration with other tech firms and government entities to share intelligence on emerging threats. This proactive approach aims to empower organizations worldwide to strengthen their defenses against cyberattacks.
Invincible Vs is a newly launched fighting game inspired by a comic series, featuring dynamic gameplay and over-the-top action. The game mechanics are similar to titles like Marvel vs. Capcom and Dragonball FighterZ, with characters having light, medium, and heavy attacks, as well as special moves and supers. Players can combine abilities and utilize assists for a more engaging combat experience. However, the tutorial and AI challenges are lacking, making it easier for newcomers to learn through training missions rather than a cohesive tutorial. Arcade mode offers various difficulty levels and unique character endings, but the game lacks intricate storylines and innovative solo modes. The focus on versus mode aligns with current trends in the genre, as emphasized by executive producer Mike Willette.
Roblox will retire its Premium subscription model and introduce a new subscription called Roblox Plus, effective April 30. Existing Premium subscribers can keep their plan but will lose certain benefits, such as bonus Robux. Roblox Plus will offer a fixed monthly rate of .99, a 10% discount on in-game purchases (increasing to 20% after three consecutive months), and access to free unlimited private servers. Creators can earn 100 Robux for each Plus user spending time in their private servers and receive a bonus of 250 Robux for each new subscriber they bring in. Users will be able to trade and resell avatar items and transfer Robux, with parental approval required for users under 18. Optional extras for bundling subscriptions with additional Robux will be introduced after launch, but the 10% bonus on additional Robux purchases will be eliminated.
