Teens on social media need both protection and privacy – AI could help get the balance right
- Written by Afsaneh Razi, Assistant Professor of Information Science, Drexel University
Social media can be both dangerous and a lifeline for teens.The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesMeta announced on Jan. 9, 2024, that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the company deems to be harmful, including content related to suicide and eating disorders. The move comes as...

