UN Calls for Broad Social Media Reform Alongside Meta Changes

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The United Nations has called for sweeping reforms across all social media platforms, not just Meta, as pressure mounts on the tech industry over user safety. This comes as California's attorney general has turned attention to TikTok and YouTube, pushing for stronger teen safety measures on both platforms. The move signals a broader regulatory push beyond Facebook and Instagram's parent company. Authorities appear to be widening their scrutiny to ensure consistent safety standards across major social media services.

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