WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for children under 13, allowing pre-teens to use messaging and calling while giving parents PIN-protected controls over contacts, group invites, and activity alerts. Setup requires both parent and child devices and authentication via QR code. These accounts exclude features like Meta AI, Channels, Status, and disappearing messages in 1:1 chats, while all communications remain end-to-end encrypted. Parents receive default alerts when pre-teens add, block, or report contacts, with optional alerts for profile changes, new chat requests, and group activity. The rollout begins in select regions and will expand over the coming months, part of Meta's broader push for teen and child safety across its platforms amid growing regulatory pressure in multiple countries.
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