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Social platform tightens teen safety rules, limits mature content for users under 18

A major social media platform is tightening its teen safety settings, aligning content restrictions with PG-13 standards. For users under 18, the platform will now automatically limit exposure to mature content—such as profanity, risky stunts, and adult-themed accounts. This move follows a Common Sense Media study highlighting how social media, gaming, and influencers are shaping how adolescent boys perceive themselves and others.
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