The challenge of protecting teens online with Meta’s global head of safety
It continues to be a wild world on the internet. Social platforms have become the backdrop of our real lives. We live in hybrid spaces between our phones and the “real” world. And while we know social media has the power to connect us and broaden our perspectives, it’s also the stage from which harmful trends, predatory behavior and mental health challenges can emerge. This affects all of us, but teenagers are especially susceptible.
In this episode, I’m joined by Vice President and Global Head of Safety at Meta, Antigone Davis, to discuss Meta’s recent launch of Teen Accounts. We discuss how the company is prioritizing teen safety on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and how parents are part of the solution for creating a safer online experience for their children. We cover how to reset our algorithms, filter out problematic messages, and the coordination it will take between tech companies and governments to ensure continued safety for teenagers and children online.
Topics Covered:
- How teen social media use has evolved over the past decade.
- The built-in protections of Meta’s Teen Accounts and how teenagers are reacting.
- What parents can do to protect their children on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
- What Meta is doing to address harmful content, privacy risks, and real-time broadcasting.
About Antigone Davis:
Antigone Davis is Meta’s VP and Global Head of Safety, overseeing safety efforts across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and Messenger. Antigone has been at Meta for a decade, has a background in law and a deep understanding of the challenges surrounding online safety, digital rights, and content moderation. Her work at Meta focuses on improving the safety policies and tools that help protect users from harmful content and interactions on social media.
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