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WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp introduces parent-linked accounts for users under 13

WhatsApp has launched a new feature allowing parents to supervise accounts for users under 13, enabling them to manage messaging and calling without ads. This initiative, prompted by feedback from parents, requires authentication via QR code and allows parents to set alerts for various activities, ensuring a safer communication environment for pre-teens while maintaining end-to-end encryption.

Key Takeaways

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    Parents must authenticate pre-teen accounts using a QR code and can set alerts for various activities.

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    Pre-teens will not have access to features like Meta AI, Channels, or Status.

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