EU Escalates Meta Probe for Failing to Stop Kids Signing Up

The EU issued preliminary findings saying Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram fell short of their own minimum age restriction of 13 years old.

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The European Union’s executive arm accused Meta Platforms Inc. of failing to keep young children off its services, ramping up a probe that could result in hefty fines.

The European Commission on Wednesday issued preliminary findings against the company, saying Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram fell short of their own minimum age restriction of 13 years old.