Meta Purges 600,000+ Predator Accounts, Supercharges Teen Protection

Meta has intensified efforts to safeguard young users following criticism from policymakers for not doing enough to prevent sexual exploitation, including updating safety tools and deleting offensive accounts.  

The Details: Meta has unveiled updated safety tools aimed at protecting teenagers on its platforms, especially against exploitative content in direct messages, according to CNBC. 

The improvements include additional protections during chatting, such as displaying extra information about the person they're communicating with—like when an Instagram account was created—along with safety tips to help recognize scammers. 

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