EU: Meta Broke Child Safety Rules on Instagram, Facebook
EU: Meta Broke Child Safety Rules on Instagram, Facebook
The Spin
The evidence clearly shows that Meta is failing minors with its lacklustre protections, which range from non-existent age verification to an unwieldy and ineffective reporting tool. Given these findings, it's is the European Commission's duty to hold Meta accountable for its lax enforcement practices, which directly violate the EU's Digital Services Act.
Contrary to the Commission's claims, Meta has built one of the most robust safety systems for teens and minors in the industry, equipped with state-of-the-art AI monitoring systems to detect suspected underage users and close their accounts. These safeguards demonstrate the seriousness with which Meta takes its commitment to protect young people online.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 21% chance that the EU will require mandatory age verification on social media or AI before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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