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·26/02/2026

Instagram parent notification alerts aim to flag teen mental health risks

Instagram parent notification alerts are the latest safety feature from Meta, designed to inform guardians if teens repeatedly search for content related to self-harm or suicide. This update aims to bridge the gap between digital activity and real-world support by giving parents more visibility into potential mental health crises.

$Meta faces a €91 million fine for storing social media passwords in unencrypted databases, violating GDPR four times. This latest penalty adds to a string of data security infractions by the tech giant, highlighting the critical need for robust password protection measures in the digital age. Learn about the implications for users and the tech industry in our comprehensive analysis.$

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·12/01/2026

Meta removes 500,000 Australian teen accounts to comply with ban

Meta has deleted over 544,000 accounts belonging to under-16s in Australia following the implementation of the country's landmark social media ban. Despite this large-scale removal, Meta argues that the crackdown is failing its objectives and is calling for age verification to be handled at the app store level by Apple and Google instead.

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·07/11/2025

Meta reportedly earns 10 percent of its revenue from scam ads and banned goods

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·21/10/2025

Meta to Launch Parental “Kill Switch” for Teen AI Chats on Instagram, Adding Topic Monitoring and Restrictions

Meta will give parents control over their teens’ AI character chats on Instagram, allowing topic monitoring and a “kill switch” to block AI conversations—responding to safety concerns after inappropriate bot interactions.

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·10/10/2025

Meta AI Now Translates, Dubs, and Lip-Syncs Reels Across Languages

Meta’s new AI translation lets creators dub and lip-sync Reels in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Portuguese. Viewers see videos in their preferred language, expanding access and engagement for global content.

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·27/09/2025

Meta Introduces Paid Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the UK

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·30/12/2024

Meta believes that social networks will soon be filled with AI-Generated personalities

Meta is expanding its use of AI-generated characters across its social media platforms, aiming to enhance user engagement. However, experts warn about the potential risks of misinformation and low-quality content.