Meta Engages in Talks With South Korean Authorities Over Youth Social Media Safeguards

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A senior Meta executive revealed on Thursday that the company is in discussions with the South Korean government regarding potential measures to regulate social media usage among minors. Philip Chua, Meta's Director of Product Public Policy for Asia-Pacific, shared this update during a "Smart Screen" roundtable event held in Seoul.

According to Chua, Meta is collaborating with South Korean officials to identify specific actions that could help shield teenagers from online risks inherent to social media platforms. Among the proposed safeguards under review are capping daily usage of Facebook and Instagram at two hours for younger users, as well as restricting platform access during late-night hours to mitigate potential harm.

However, Chua voiced opposition to implementing sweeping, blanket restrictions on social media, arguing that such broad measures might trigger unintended negative consequences. He emphasized that any resulting limitations should be designed to allow parents the flexibility to intervene whenever they deem it necessary.

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