Facebook has announced that it will introduce new features to help keep teens away from harmful content.
Facebook unveils new controls for children on its platforms
The new direction comes after the company has been heavily criticized for the negative impact of its platforms on the mental well-being of minors. According to the Associated Press, the features will include new controls for parents or guardians of teens to monitor what they see or do on Facebook.
Facebook has not yet announced what the features will look like or how they will be implemented.
The company's vice president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, appeared on multiple news programs to discuss the upcoming features. In those interviews, Clegg stated that Facebook is open to allowing regulators access to the platform's algorithms to see how they work and how they amplify certain pieces of content.
