Meta Opens Virtual Reality to Children as Young as 10

Meta is lowering the age requirement for using its virtual reality headsets to 10 years old in an effort to reach younger audiences.
The company will require parental approval for preteen accounts and limit content to age-appropriate experiences.
Privacy advocates have raised concerns about exposing children to virtual reality and social media at a young age.
Meta is attempting to get ahead of potential legal issues by implementing strict controls and protections for younger users.
The move aligns with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's vision of virtual reality as a mainstream technology.