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• Protecting Tech-Savvy Teens Online

While Gen Z and Gen Alpha are confident with digital devices, they often lack awareness regarding cyber threats like financial theft and cyberbullying.

• New Parental Control Measures

Parents can now monitor and control who adds their teen to groups or views their profile picture using a parent-set PIN.

• Managing Content and Channels

Guardians can dictate how teens use Channels, view Status updates, and configure MetaAI experiences with options like ‘Limited Content’.

• Encouraging Open Family Discussions

The optional tools are designed to foster open conversations between parents and teens while ensuring personal messages remain private.