Meta's Instagram and Facebook are failing kids — plain evidence shows children under 13 can simply enter a fake birthdate and gain full access, with zero real checks in place. The reporting tool to flag underage users takes up to seven clicks and rarely results in any action. The EU's Digital Services Act exists for exactly this reason, and Meta's lax enforcement is a textbook violation of its own rules.
Meta has built one of the most robust teen safety systems in the industry, with Teen Accounts automatically enrolling minors and restricting content, contacts and settings by default. AI technology flags suspected underage users even when they claim to be adults, closing the loopholes regulators claim exist. With 94% of surveyed parents calling Teen Accounts helpful, the record shows genuine, sustained commitment to protecting young people online.
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