Meta has officially launched new parental supervision tools designed to give parents more oversight into their teens’ interactions with the company’s artificial intelligence features. These controls are integrated into the Meta Family Center and apply to AI experiences across its platforms, including Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook.
The new features are part of an expansion of Meta’s existing parental controls, which already allow for supervision of time spent on the apps and content settings. The company has stated these tools are intended to help parents and teens navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
New Oversight for AI Interactions
With the introduction of these AI-specific controls, parents and guardians connected to their teen’s account through the Family Center can now access several key features. Guardians can now see a list of the AI characters their teen has engaged with. The tools also provide information on the amount of time the teen has spent interacting with Meta AI.
A significant addition is the ability for parents to set time limits. Parents can establish a daily time limit for their teen’s usage of Meta’s AI experiences. This function is designed to help families manage screen time and ensure a balanced approach to using new technologies.
Resources and Family Engagement
Meta’s initiative extends beyond just implementing controls. The company provides resources within the Family Center to help facilitate conversations between parents and their children about artificial intelligence. These educational materials, developed in partnership with organizations like ConnectSafely, aim to improve AI literacy for families.
The tools provide an overview of activity rather than access to the specific content of the AI conversations, a design choice intended to respect teen privacy while still offering parental supervision. The rollout is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to build age-appropriate experiences and safety features for its younger users.
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