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Instagram to flag teen self-harm searches to parents

Meta’s Instagram will begin proactively notifying parents when teens using Instagram’s Teen Accounts search for suicide or self-harm terms, starting next week in the UK, US, Australia and Canada with other regions to follow; alerts may come via email, text, WhatsApp or in-app and will include resources to guide difficult conversations. It’s the first time Meta has issued proactive parent alerts for teen searches rather than simply blocking content, drawing mixed reactions: supporters say it aids protection, while critics warn it could alarm families or gloss over underlying platform risks. Meta says alerts accompany expert resources and notes it already hides self-harm content and will extend similar alerts to AI chatbot interactions in coming months amid wider scrutiny of youth safety online.

via BBC|

#instagram #online-safety #parental-controls

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Meta halts teen AI characters for a safer upgrade

Meta is temporarily disabling teen-access to its AI characters while it rolls out a new, safer version, applying to users with teen birthdates or those age-predicted to be teens; the pause underscores ongoing safety work after past issues and related lawsuits, with the company saying it isn’t abandoning its AI-character initiative.

via Mashable|

#age-prediction #ai-characters #lawsuits

local-news2 months ago•0 min saved

Missing Teen Girl in Bellingham Found, Amber Alert Canceled

A 14-year-old girl who went missing in Bellingham was found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued by the Washington State Patrol. She was last seen early Saturday morning and is described as being around five feet five inches tall with dark brown hair and eyes.

via KOMO|

#amber-alert #bellingham #local-news

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Discord enhances Family Center with new safety and monitoring features for parents

Discord is expanding its Family Center features to help parents better understand and monitor their teens' activity on the platform, including new privacy controls, activity insights, and communication transparency, all designed with teen safety principles in mind.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#discord #family-center #parental-controls

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Australia extends teen social media ban to Reddit and Kick

Australia is implementing a social media ban for children under 16, adding Reddit and Kick to a list of platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, with penalties for non-compliance starting December 10. The ban aims to protect minors from harmful online content, though it raises concerns about privacy, effectiveness, and impact on social connection. Some platforms will still allow viewing but restrict account creation and interaction.

via BBC|

#australia #digital-regulation #platform-restrictions

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Character.AI Bans Teen Chats Amid Safety Concerns

Character.AI will restrict teens from engaging in open-ended chats with its AI characters by November 25, following lawsuits and safety concerns related to mental health and suicide risks among minors. The company is implementing new safety measures, including age verification and an AI Safety Lab, to address these issues and comply with regulatory questions.

via CNN|

#ai-safety #characterai #mental-health

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Character.AI Bans Minors from Chatbot Interactions

Character.ai is restricting under-18 users from chatting with its AI chatbots due to safety concerns and criticism over inappropriate interactions, implementing new safety measures and focusing on safer content like role-play and storytelling for teens.

via BBC|

#ai-chatbots #characterai #online-safety

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Meta Introduces New Parental Controls to Safeguard Teen AI Interactions

Meta is introducing new safeguards allowing parents to block their children from interacting with AI chatbots on Facebook, Instagram, and Meta AI app, and to gain insights into their conversations, following concerns over inappropriate and sexual content in chatbot interactions with minors. These measures will roll out early next year in select countries, with additional restrictions on AI content for under-18 users.

via The Guardian|

#ai-chatbots #inappropriate-conversations #meta

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Meta Introduces Parental Controls for AI-Teen Interactions

Meta is introducing parental controls for AI interactions with teens, including the ability to disable one-on-one chats and block specific chatbots, while maintaining access to Meta’s AI assistant with safety protections. Additionally, teen accounts on Instagram will be restricted to PG-13 content by default, with parental permission required for changes. Critics argue these measures are reactive and insufficient for protecting children from potential harms of AI and social media.

via AP News|

#ai-chatbots #ai-parental-controls #instagram-restrictions

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Meta Introduces Parental Controls to Safeguard Teens from AI Chatbots on Instagram

Meta is introducing new parental controls for teen interactions with AI chatbots on Instagram, allowing parents to monitor and restrict their children's AI conversations, with plans to expand these features across platforms in the future. The controls aim to improve safety and transparency amid concerns over AI's impact on minors.

via The Verge|

#ai-chatbots #meta #parental-controls

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Meta Implements PG-13 Content Filters for Teen Instagram Users

Meta is implementing PG-13-style content filters on Instagram for users under 18 to restrict mature content, following criticism and lawsuits over teen safety. The new system automatically applies these settings to teen accounts, with parental controls and age prediction technology to enhance protection. The rollout will begin in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada by year-end, alongside additional safeguards on Facebook.

via Reuters|

#content-filters #instagram #meta

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Instagram Implements PG-13 Guidelines to Enhance Teen Safety

Instagram is updating its safety settings for teen accounts to align with PG-13 movie guidelines, restricting harmful content, limiting interactions with inappropriate accounts, and enhancing parental controls, in response to concerns about teens' exposure to unsafe content and Meta's efforts to improve platform safety.

via CNN|

#content-moderation #instagram #meta

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Instagram Implements PG-13 Content Restrictions for Teen Users

Instagram is implementing new safety measures for teen users, including default PG-13 content settings, stricter content filters, and enhanced parental controls, to protect underage users from harmful content and interactions, with rollout starting in select countries and expanding globally next year.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-chat-restrictions #content-restrictions #instagram

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

OpenAI Implements Parental Controls for ChatGPT After Teen Suicide

OpenAI is introducing new parental control features for ChatGPT following the suicide of a teen user, including account linking, content restrictions, usage limits, and a system to detect signs of self-harm, amid ongoing concerns and lawsuits related to AI safety and mental health.

via HuffPost|

#chatgpt #openai #parental-controls

technology5 months ago•5 min saved

OpenAI Launches Parental Controls for ChatGPT Amid Safety Concerns

OpenAI has introduced parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing parents to link and customize their teen's experience, including content safeguards, usage limits, and safety notifications, to promote safe and age-appropriate AI use in families.

via OpenAI|

#ai-safety #chatgpt #family-tools