Wide Usage:
People aged 7 to 70 use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.
Safety Concerns:
Worries about protecting under-18s from harmful content on social media.
Responsibility Shift:
Zuckerberg suggests Apple and Google handle app age verification.
Collaborative Safety:
Social media companies, Apple, Google, and the EU work together for child safety.
Meta's Steps:
Meta enhances safety, restricting under-18s from receiving messages from strangers.
Insufficient Measures:
Current efforts deemed inadequate for ensuring children's safety.
Congressional Attention:
CEOs of TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X summoned over child safety.
Zuckerberg's Proposal:
Suggests app stores notify parents for age verification during downloads.
Parental Emphasis:
Stress on parents playing a vital role in child safety on social media.
Ongoing Discussions:
Talks continue on age verification responsibility with proactive actions expected.
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