EU Says Meta's Youth Protection on Facebook and Instagram Inadequate
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The European Union has criticized Meta's platforms for failing to adequately protect young users from harmful content, according to EU officials. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, maintains that the minimum age for accessing these platforms is 13 years old. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions between EU regulators and major tech companies over digital safety standards, particularly regarding the protection of minors online. This comes as the EU has been increasing pressure on social media platforms to strengthen content moderation and youth safety measures under its Digital Services Act framework.