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EU probes Meta over child safety on Instagram and Facebook
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Summary: The EU said a preliminary investigation found Meta is not adequately keeping minors off Instagram and Facebook.
WHO: EU
WHAT: EU preliminary investigation into Meta’s efforts to protect children on Instagram and Facebook
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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