WhatsApp Introduces New Parental Controls and Meta AI Settings for Teens
WhatsApp is rolling out new parental controls that let guardians manage teen interactions and set content restrictions for Meta AI chats.
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September 2026
August 2026
Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico Child Safety Case
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Apple’s new parental controls are for keeping Apple out of trouble
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