In conversations about how to regulate minors' technology usage and whose responsibility it is, solutions range from public policies and government to tech companies and internal regulations.
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, hosted parent content creators in Nashville on Wednesday for a workshop focused on regulating social media safety and online experiences for teens.
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