Meta's Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, faced intense questioning regarding the presence of underage users on social media platforms during a trial.
Mark Zuckerberg Admits Slow Progress in Identifying Underage Instagram Users
Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged in court that Meta has been making slow progress in addressing the issue of underage users on Instagram.
Zuckerberg regrets slow action on underage Instagram users
Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret over Meta’s insufficient measures to identify underage users on Instagram during a trial concerning the platform's impact on children.
Meta's Zuckerberg was pressured in court - admitted one thing
Mark Zuckerberg responded to accusations against Meta in court for the first time, admitting challenges in verifying the age of underage users on Instagram.
Zuckerberg: 'Should have taken care of it earlier'
Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges that his company should have acted more swiftly to identify underage users on Instagram during a jury trial in Los Angeles.
Zuckerberg regrets slow detection of children on Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges that Instagram should have acted faster to identify underage users violating the platform's rules during a court case in Los Angeles.
Zuckerberg admits: Meta has acted too slowly in identifying underage Instagram users
Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges that Meta has been too slow in recognizing underage users on Instagram, during testimony in a California court.
Zuckerberg grilled in landmark social media trial over teen mental health
Mark Zuckerberg faced intense scrutiny during a trial examining the impacts of social media on teen mental health, particularly regarding underage users on Meta's platforms.
"It is the only tool." Expert described how children should be monitored on the internet
Czech expert Václav Svátek argues that a verified digital identity is the only effective way for parents to control children's internet access, amidst discussions of social media bans for underage users in response to growing concerns for safety.
Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia under social media ban
Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts belonging to users under 16 as part of compliance with Australia's age-based social media ban, with similar measures being considered in other countries like France.
Meta Deleted More Than 540,000 Profiles of Users Under 16 in Australia
Meta has deactivated over half a million profiles in Australia, marking the world's first social media ban for users under 16, with a total of 544,052 accounts shut down, including those on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.
Australia: Teen Laboratories. The Ban Is Not the Best Solution, but There's No Other Path
Starting December 10, 2025, social media platforms will only be allowed for users over 16 in Australia, with penalties for platforms hosting underage users but not for the minors or their parents.