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Threads rolls out new parental supervision tools for teens

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Threads is introducing new parental supervision tools designed to help guardians monitor teen activity on the platform. These features, rolling out next week, will provide insights into app usage time, allow for setting time limits and sleep schedules, and enable restrictions on content and privacy settings. The new controls integrate with existing safety measures for teen accounts and will be accessible through Meta's Family Center. AI

IMPACT Enhances safety features for social media platforms, potentially influencing how other platforms approach teen user supervision.

RANK_REASON Product feature launch for a social media platform.

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Threads rolls out new parental supervision tools for teens

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Threads is getting new parental control features

    Parental Supervision is coming to Meta's Threads.

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