An Oireachtas committee in Ireland hears that Meta is “constantly innovating” to address risks to underage users on Facebook and Instagram. According to the committee session reported by multiple outlets, Meta’s representatives say the company has “fundamentally changed” how teenagers use its platforms, describing ongoing updates intended to reduce harmful exposure for minors.
The discussion comes as Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiun na Mean, launches investigations into Meta over recommender algorithms used on Facebook and Instagram. The investigations focus on how the recommendation systems may affect users, including whether they create risks for children and teenagers.
While the outlets describe the same overall proceedings, they do not provide detailed findings from the regulator or any conclusions from the committee. The reporting instead centers on Meta’s assurances to lawmakers, alongside the regulator’s decision to investigate the recommender algorithms.
The committee hearing and regulatory probes together indicate continued scrutiny of how social media recommendation tools may impact underage users, with outcomes expected from the investigations.
