Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform
Summary
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring social media platforms like Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect children from harmful content such as violence and sexual abuse. The platforms must limit minors' exposure to dangerous material and quickly remove risky content, with possible penalties for companies that do not comply.Key Facts
- The decree applies to platforms including TikTok, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and X (formerly Twitter).
- It requires these platforms to design their services to reduce children's exposure to violent, harassing, or sexually abusive content.
- Any dangerous content must be removed immediately from accounts of minors.
- The government may create laws to punish companies that fail to follow these rules.
- Platforms have one month to meet the new requirements.
- The decree was announced after a deadly attack by two 18-year-olds in Coahuila, Mexico.
- The government has already talked with companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Huawei about the rules.
- Similar child protection efforts are happening worldwide, including in Europe, Australia, the US, and Brazil.
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