Meta launches new parental supervision tools for social media platforms amid growing concerns

Meta is adding parental supervision tools and privacy features to Instagram and Facebook that require minors and their parents to opt in.
The new tools allow parents to set time limits, monitor contacts and messaging, and track how much time teens spend on the platforms.
Instagram will send notices to teens encouraging them to allow parental supervision of their accounts after blocking someone or spending prolonged time scrolling at night.
The features are an attempt to address concerns about the effects of social media on teens' wellbeing and ward off legislation, but some critics argue they may not go far enough.
The U.S. Surgeon General has called on companies to take immediate action to protect children from potential harms of social media.