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AppWizard
April 9, 2025
Meta is expanding its Teen Accounts protections, initially launched on Instagram, to Facebook and Messenger for users aged 13-15. These accounts limit messaging capabilities, filter out inappropriate content, and remind users to take breaks from screen time. Teens under 16 need parental permission to change default settings, with 97% choosing to maintain protections. The rollout of similar Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger is happening in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, with global expansion planned. New features for Instagram Teen Accounts will require parental approval for going Live and disabling a feature that blurs suspected nude images in direct messages. An Ipsos survey indicated that 94% of US parents find Teen Accounts beneficial, and 85% believe they promote positive online experiences. Meta has over 54 million active Teen Accounts globally and is committed to enhancing safety for young users.
Winsage
April 9, 2025
Microsoft has rolled out an update for the Copilot app on Windows, available through the Microsoft Store. The update introduces new features, including: 1. File Search: Users can locate, open, and inquire about various file types (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .txt, .pdf, .json) directly from the Copilot app. Users can control access permissions in the Copilot Settings. 2. Copilot Vision: This feature allows users to share any browser or app window with Copilot, enabling it to analyze content and provide insights and spoken assistance. The update, version 1.25034.133.0 and higher, is being gradually rolled out across all Insider Channels. Copilot Vision will initially be available to Insiders in the U.S., while the file search feature will be accessible to Insiders worldwide. Users can provide feedback within the Copilot app.
AppWizard
April 8, 2025
Meta is expanding its “Teen Accounts” initiative to include Facebook and Messenger, which were initially introduced on Instagram. This feature automatically implements privacy settings, content restrictions, and parental controls for users under 18. The initial rollout targets users in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, with plans for global availability. Teen Accounts aim to reduce exposure to harmful content and enhance parental oversight by limiting interactions to friends or previously contacted users. Meta reports that 54 million teens worldwide have adopted Teen Accounts on Instagram, with 97% of teens aged 13-15 opting to retain their built-in protections. A study showed that 94% of parents found Teen Accounts helpful, and 85% believed they fostered a positive online experience. Additional protections for teens under 16 on Instagram include requiring parental approval for live broadcasts and disabling nudity protection. Meta has also introduced features to encourage breaks from device usage, such as daily reminders and the activation of “Quiet Mode” at night.
AppWizard
April 8, 2025
Meta is expanding its Teen Accounts initiative to include Facebook and Messenger, enhancing safety measures for young users in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, with plans to reach more regions soon. The Teen Accounts feature, launched on Instagram, provides a secure environment for adolescents, limiting their exposure to inappropriate content and interactions. Users under 16 will be restricted from messages from unknown individuals, and only friends can view and respond to their stories. Teens will receive reminders to take breaks after one hour of use and will enter "Quiet mode" at night. Parental consent is required for users under 16 to modify safety settings, go live on Instagram, or disable nudity blurring in direct messages. Since its launch, over 54 million teens have used Teen Accounts, with 97% of users aged 13 to 15 keeping these protections active. Research shows 94% of parents find the initiative helpful, and 85% believe it creates positive experiences for their teens. The expansion reflects Meta's response to regulatory scrutiny and its commitment to providing safer experiences for younger users.
AppWizard
April 8, 2025
Last year, Instagram introduced Teen Accounts with built-in protections for users under 16, requiring parental consent for any changes to default strict settings. A survey indicated that 97% of teens aged 13-15 chose to keep these protective measures. New safeguards for Instagram Live and direct messages will require parental approval for teens under 16. Teen Accounts will also be expanded to Facebook and Messenger, initially targeting users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Since their launch, over 54 million teens have used Teen Accounts, which include features like automatic private settings, content controls, and reminder notifications. A survey showed that 94% of parents found Teen Accounts beneficial, with over 90% supporting the default protections.
AppWizard
April 8, 2025
Meta is expanding its Teen Accounts initiative to Facebook and Messenger, following the initial rollout on Instagram. This expansion aims to create a safer online environment for users under 18 by automatically setting accounts to private and limiting access to certain features. The rollout begins in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, with similar protections anticipated for other regions. Current protections for Teen Accounts include restrictions on messaging with strangers, tighter controls over sensitive content, reminders to limit screen time after 60 minutes, and a sleep mode that mutes notifications overnight. Older teens can disable some protections, but users under 16 need parental permission to make changes. Meta also plans to introduce additional protections on Instagram, including restrictions on live broadcasts for minors and a feature that blurs nudity in direct messages, which also requires parental permission for users under 16.
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