Teo wants Meta to expand safety features for under-18s worldwide
KULAI: The government hopes Meta will expand its safety features for Facebook and Instagram users under 18 worldwide as soon as possible, including daily usage limits and restrictions on access at night.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged Meta to expand safety features for under-18 users on Facebook and Instagram globally, beyond the United States. She emphasized the importance of such measures in preventing internet addiction among young people, especially in Malaysia. Deputy Minister Teo stated that these safety features are in line with the government's efforts to protect young people who use social media.
The government is optimistic that Meta will implement these changes soon, which include daily usage limits of two hours and nighttime access restrictions. Meta will also improve age verification and remove features like "infinite scroll" and "auto-feed," as well as hide the number of likes for underage users. Teo acknowledged that some platforms, such as TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat, might also need to implement similar measures to ensure comprehensive protection for young users.
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