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元Introduces New Safeguards and Monitoring Tools for Teens元, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, tackles concerns about platforms' impact on youth.

ByJohn Boitnott

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元,the parent companyof popular social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, is taking steps toaddressconcerns over the impact of its platforms on younger users. With the introduction of new safeguards and monitoring tools,aims to provide parents with more visibility into their teens' online activities and promote healthier digital habits. These new features come in response to heightened pressure from lawmakers and concernsraised by leaked internal documentsabout the potential negative effects of social media on the mental health of young users.

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