Meta urged to halt plans allowing minors into the Metaverse

Meta has faced widespread scrutiny over the effect of its products on the mental health of youngsters.

“Before we make Horizon Worlds available to teens, we will have additional protections and tools in place to help provide age-appropriate experiences for them,"

Dozens of advocacy organizations and children’s safety experts are calling on Meta Platforms Inc. to terminate its plans to allow minors into its new virtual reality world.

Meta is planning to invite teenagers and young adults to join its metaverse app, Horizon Worlds, in the coming months.