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July 23, 2026
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Threads finally gets parental controls as regulators tighten grip on teen access
Meta is rolling out Family Center supervision tools to Threads, three years after launch. The timing is pointed: Europe just announced age-based restrictions across the bloc, and Meta's own parental controls on Instagram and Facebook have been found wanting.
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July 17, 2026
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EU rejects blanket social media ban, demands platforms prove safety before under-13s can access
Europe is shifting the burden of proof to Meta, TikTok and others: prove your platforms are safe by design, or lose access to children. A legislative proposal expected this autumn will enforce phased access from age 13 and make infinite scroll and autoplay opt-in, not default.
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