Meta will now alert parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for self-harm content on Facebook

The company will also notify parents about conversations with Meta AI.

By Karissa Bell Oct. 29, 2026 2:20 pm EST Meta Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Meta is now expanding its parental notifications that appear when teens search for content related to suicide and self-harm. After adding the alerts to Instagram earlier this year, the company is now rolling out similar capabilities to parents who supervise teens with Facebook accounts, as well as chats with its AI assistant.