Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is lowering the minimum age for its Quest headsets from 13 to 10. Meta said it plans to require parental approval for setting up an account and downloading apps. Meta plans to offer "age-appropriate" app store experiences and recommendations based on parents providing their child's age. - Accounts for users under 13 will default to private and hide their active status on apps, with parents having the option to adjust these settings
- The company said it will not display ads to children and will give parents the option to control the use of their child's data for personalizing the experience.
- Horizon Worlds, the social platform for Quest headsets, will remain restricted to users 13 and older.
Meanwhile, concerns remain about safety and privacy issues, as virtual reality apps can expose young users to harassment and abuse. - Regulators have taken action against Meta in the past due to concerns over children's privacy.
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